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Family drama

A Bear Named Winnie (2004): Cast

A Bear Named Winnie (2004) movie poster

A Bear Named Winnie is a 2004 family drama directed by John Kent Harrison, starring Stephen Fry as Protheroe, Gil Bellows and Michael Fassbender. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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A Bear Named Winnie (2004) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Genres
Family , Drama
Original language
English
Studio
Power
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is A Bear Named Winnie About?

The premise of A Bear Named Winnie without spoilers.

Based on the true story of a Canadian soldier on his way to World War I from Winnipeg, who rescues an orphaned bear cub at White River, Ontario. He names the cub Winnie after his hometown, and the bear later lives at the London Zoo, becoming the inspiration for A.A. Milne’s beloved Winnie‑the‑Pooh stories.

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Cast & crew

A Bear Named Winnie Cast & Characters

Stephen Fry leads the cast as Protheroe, with Gil Bellows as Colonel Barrett and Michael Fassbender as Harry Colebourn. Directed by John Kent Harrison; 24 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from John Kent Harrison

More films directed by John Kent Harrison: Anne of Green Gables: Fire & Dew, Anne of Green Gables: The Good Stars, Anne of Green Gables and Change of Plans.

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Cars

Cars in A Bear Named Winnie

5 cars on screen, including the unknown and the unknown.

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A Bear Named Winnie Also Known As

10 alternative titles, including “Az igazi Micimackó” and “Un ourson nommé Winnie”.

Also known as
  • Az igazi Micimackó
  • Un ourson nommé Winnie
  • דוב ושמו וויני
  • Мечето Уини
  • Un oso llamado Winnie
  • 黑熊维尼
  • Un orso di nome Winnie
  • 어 베어 네임드 위니
  • Uma Ursa Chamada Winnie
  • Ведмежа на ім'я Вінні

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A Bear Named Winnie FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of A Bear Named Winnie, each answered in a sentence.

How long is A Bear Named Winnie?

A Bear Named Winnie runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was A Bear Named Winnie released?

A Bear Named Winnie was released on December 12, 2004.

Who directed A Bear Named Winnie?

A Bear Named Winnie was directed by John Kent Harrison.

More films by John Kent Harrison

Who is in the cast of A Bear Named Winnie?

A Bear Named Winnie stars Stephen Fry as Protheroe, Gil Bellows as Colonel Barrett and Michael Fassbender as Harry Colebourn, among 24 credited actors.

Does A Bear Named Winnie have a post-credit scene?

No. A Bear Named Winnie has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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