D.B. Sweeney, Dave Thomas, Estelle Harris

Driven by the emotional and joyous rhythms of five great new songs from Academy-AwardŽ winner Phil Collins, "Brother Bear" is Disney's exciting new animated holiday adventure. Set against the majestic...( read more  read more... ) natural splendor of the Great American Northwest, the film tells the story of a boy named Kenai, whose life takes an unexpected turn when the Great Spirits transform him into a bear - the creature he hates most. Befriended by a bear cub named Koda, Kenai sets out to regain his human form while his brother (who doesn't realize Kenai is now a bear) pursues him on a mission of revenge and family honor. With breathtaking animation, powerful emotion and humor, this film introduces a memorable cast of characters and paints an unforgettable tale of courage, honor and self-discovery.

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113 critics

G, 1 hr. 25 min.

Directed by: Aaron Blaise, Bob Walker, Robert Walker

Release Date: October 24, 2003

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DVD Release Date: March 30, 2004

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  • January 29, 2009
    I hate that there aren't many hand-drawn movies anymore. This one was good but the voice of the little bear seemed kind of annoying to me.
  • April 17, 2008
    aww this is such a cute movie and own it on dvd. Gives a great lesson too.
  • February 10, 2008
    It was a touching story...liked the soundtrack...
  • November 16, 2007
    Touching and underrated.
  • October 15, 2007
    GREATNESS!
  • November 20, 2009
    Es muy tierna y tiene un gran mensaje
  • November 19, 2009
    This is a beautifully written animation and i love the storyline and characters
  • November 13, 2009
    And you wonder why Disney doesn't make 2-D films anymore.
  • November 11, 2009
    It was okay! Sad though
  • November 7, 2009
    My mom dragged me to this, twas bad with the exception of the music (Phil Collins is amazing!) and like 3 parts.

Critic Reviews


October 31, 2003
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

Children and their parents are likely to relate on completely different levels, the adults connecting with the transfer of souls from man to beast, while the kids are excited by the adventure stuff. full review

October 30, 2003
Steven Rea, Philadelphia Inquirer

A generally upbeat and engaging tale of friendship and understanding. full review

October 24, 2003
Claudia Puig, USA Today

A sweet celebration of brotherhood in its many forms. full review

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