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Little Bear

  • TV Series
  • 1995–2003
  • TV-Y
  • 24m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
4.9K
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POPULARITY
3,982
2,990
Denis Akiyama, Ashley Brown, Tara Strong, Amos Crawley, Diane D'Aquila, Kristin Fairlie, Kyle Fairlie, Janet-Laine Green, Elizabeth Hanna, Kay Hawtrey, Dan Hennessey, Ray Landry, Kathryn Long, Sean McCann, Marsha Moreau, Annick Obonsawin, Nadine Rabinovitch, Aemilia Robinson, Andrew Sabiston, Maurice Sendak, Ashley Taylor Tickell, Jonathan Wilson, Jennifer Martini, Terry McGurrin, Else Holmelund Minarik, and Tracy Ryan in Little Bear (1995)
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Based upon a series of children's books, a grizzly cub has many misadventures with his friends.Based upon a series of children's books, a grizzly cub has many misadventures with his friends.Based upon a series of children's books, a grizzly cub has many misadventures with his friends.

  • Creators
    • Else Holmelund Minarik
    • Maurice Sendak
  • Stars
    • Kristin Fairlie
    • Andrew Sabiston
    • Jennifer Martini
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    4.9K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,982
    2,990
    • Creators
      • Else Holmelund Minarik
      • Maurice Sendak
    • Stars
      • Kristin Fairlie
      • Andrew Sabiston
      • Jennifer Martini
    • 19User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 nominations total

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    Kristin Fairlie
    Kristin Fairlie
    • Little Bear
    • 1995–2001
    Andrew Sabiston
    Andrew Sabiston
    • Cat
    • 1995–2001
    Jennifer Martini
    • Emily
    • 1995–2001
    Tracy Ryan
    Tracy Ryan
    • Duck
    • 1995–2001
    Janet-Laine Green
    Janet-Laine Green
    • Mother Bear
    • 1995–2001
    Amos Crawley
    Amos Crawley
    • Owl
    • 1995–2001
    Annick Obonsawin
    Annick Obonsawin
    • Additional Voices
    • 1995–2001
    Dan Hennessey
    • Father Bear
    • 1995–2001
    Kyle Fairlie
    Kyle Fairlie
    • Additional Voices
    • 1995–2001
    Ray Landry
    Ray Landry
    • Moose…
    • 1995–2001
    Elizabeth Hanna
    Elizabeth Hanna
    • Hen
    • 1995–2001
    Diane D'Aquila
    • Grandmother Bear…
    • 1995–2001
    Ashley Brown
    • Additional Voices
    • 1995–2001
    Jonathan Wilson
    Jonathan Wilson
    • Additional Voices
    • 1995–2001
    Sean McCann
    Sean McCann
    • Grandfather Bear
    • 1995–2001
    Tara Strong
    Tara Strong
    • Tutu
    • 1995–2001
    Nadine Rabinovitch
    • Mermaid
    • 1995–2001
    Ashley Taylor Tickell
    • Mitzi
    • 1995–2001
    • Creators
      • Else Holmelund Minarik
      • Maurice Sendak
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    User reviews19

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    10gingerbuttercup1996

    Timeless Childhood Cottagecore Comfort

    This is my childhood comfort tv show. Imagine combining Franklin, We Three Bears, The Aristocats, Milo and Otis, Anne of Green Gables, Beatrix Potter, Ghibli, Babar, Matilda, Ella Enchanted, Little Women, and Winnie The Pooh together. Then imagine you dipped that combination of stories and characters and feelings like a cookie into a warm cup of late Victorian or early Edwardian tea, and drank it at your grandma's house wrapped in a warm blanket made of comfort and love. It was the original cottagecore influence in my life. Charming, gentle, and as if Beatrix Potter's illustrations had come to life in another time.
    ghanimuhammad-46890

    As Seen On Cbbc

    Nice Show I Loved That Adventures Of 3 Animated Fairytales What A Magic Themed Cbbc Show It Was I'm happy that this is my nearly-two-year-old's favorite show because it is very, very watchable (over and over again) for the adult set as well (and her 8-year-old cousin, who still loves it, too). I don't think I could stand that much Dora or Elmo, but Little Bear is a very sweet show with a simple plot line and "nice" character interactions that teach good values and behaviors (nobody is trying to trick or exclude anybody or or obnoxious and rude (or children smarter than their parents), which I often notice in some of the other children's programming).

    Occasionally, the episodes (especially on the Halloween DVD) do get a little bit scary for my sensitive toddler, though. They don't seem scary to me, but they currently are to her. If you start out with one of the DVDs, I recommend Little Bear's Rainy Day Tales - it's my daughter's favorite (nothing scary there and lots of the animal friends in the episodes)
    8grex-17959

    Actually pretty entertaining

    Growing up, I never really cared for Little Bear I used to think it was REALLY boring. However, my autistic twin began watching it recently, and now I can sit down and watch an episode.
    7hdoerr-02108

    Soft Stories and Snuggles: My Family Time with Little Bear

    Little Bear was one of those shows that felt like a warm blanket-gentle, slow, and full of heart. I loved watching it with my family, especially on quiet mornings or just before bedtime. There was something about its calm storytelling and soft watercolor animation that made it feel like a shared moment of peace in a busy day.

    The show follows Little Bear, a curious and kind-hearted cub, as he explores the world around him with his friends-Duck, Owl, Cat, Hen-and his loving Mother Bear. The episodes are simple, often centered around imagination, nature, or small life lessons. But that simplicity was part of its magic. It didn't need flashy action or loud jokes to hold my attention; it invited me to slow down and enjoy the moment.

    Watching it with my family made it even more special. We'd laugh at Duck's silliness, admire Owl's wisdom, and sometimes just sit quietly, soaking in the gentle rhythm of the show. It was one of the few programs that truly felt like it was made for togetherness-not just for kids, but for anyone who wanted to feel a little closer to home.

    Looking back, I'd give Little Bear a 6/10. It wasn't the most exciting show, and sometimes the pacing felt too slow, even for me as a kid. But it was sweet, sincere, and full of warmth. It gave me memories of quiet joy with my family-and that's something no rating can fully capture.
    10gilbertcarlton7

    Really great show.

    I love the movie and the series. Iv been watching it since I was a little kid and I plan on watching it with my kids when Im married.

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    • Trivia
      This show was based on the children's books by author Else Holmelund Minarik. Suzanne Collins, the same author who wrote "The Hunger Games" Trilogy, wrote screenplays for several episodes of "Little Bear".
    • Quotes

      [repeated line]

      Little Bear: Hmmm... interesting.

    • Crazy credits
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    • Release date
      • July 31, 1997 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • China
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official YouTube channel
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Gia Đình Gấu Con
    • Production companies
      • Alliance Films
      • Hong Guang Animation (Su Zhou)
      • John B. Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 24m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1
      • 4:3

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