Is Bear Island scary?

MyCinema has not rated Bear Island for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller, action, and adventure film. It is rated PG in the United States.

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How long is Bear Island?

Bear Island runs 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).

Is Bear Island suitable for kids?

Bear Island is rated PG in the United States, which means parental guidance is advised. It may suit older children with an adult, but it is not made for young ones.

TMDB19791h 58mThriller / Action / Adventure / Mystery

Bear Island

Name: Bear Island
Genre: Thriller, Action, Adventure, Mystery
Released: 1979-12-05
Duration: 118 min

Below freezing and beyond fear... Will anyone survive its terror?

A group of people converge on a barren Arctic island. They have their reasons for being there but when a series of mysterious accidents and murders take place, a whole lot of darker motives become apparent. Could the fortune in buried Nazi gold be the key to the mystery? Donald Sutherland and Vanessa Redgrave investigate

TMDB audience score

Based on 67 votes

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Bear Island at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 58m

At 1h 58m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Thriller · Action · Adventure · Mystery

TMDB files it under thriller, action, adventure, and mystery.

US availability

No US listings

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TMDB audience score

6.1 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 67 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

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It is a regular evening's length at 1h 58m.
TMDB users rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 67 votes.
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Questions about Bear Island

Is Bear Island scary?: MyCinema has not rated Bear Island for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller, action, and adventure film. It is rated PG in the United States.
Where can I watch Bear Island in the US?: No streaming data for the United States yet: JustWatch lists no subscription, free, rental, or purchase option for Bear Island in the US.
How long is Bear Island?: Bear Island runs 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).
Is Bear Island suitable for kids?: Bear Island is rated PG in the United States, which means parental guidance is advised. It may suit older children with an adult, but it is not made for young ones.

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