Bear Cub (2004): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Bear Cub is a 2004 comedy drama directed by Miguel Albaladejo, starring José Luis García Pérez as Pedro, David Castillo and Arno Chevrier. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes and earned $389,486 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Director
- Miguel Albaladejo
- Original language
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Spanish - Studio
- Canal+ España
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Bear Cub About?
The premise of Bear Cub without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Pedro, a gay man with an active social life and a wide circle of friends, temporarily welcomes his 9‑year‑old nephew Bernardo into his home. When the short‑term stay seems likely to become permanent, Pedro seeks advice from his friends as the two navigate the challenges of building a new household together.
Bear Cub Cast & Characters
José Luis García Pérez leads the cast as Pedro, with David Castillo as Bernardo and Arno Chevrier as Manuel. Directed by Miguel Albaladejo; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Miguel Albaladejo
- José Luis García Pérez as Pedro
- David Castillo as Bernardo
- Arno Chevrier as Manuel
- Empar Ferrer as Doña Teresa
Also Starring in Bear Cub
· 6 more- Daniel Llobregat Bernardo, 14 years
- Juan Ramón Deacal 14 years old friend
- Josele Román Gloria
- Elvira Lindo Violeta
- Mario Arias Javi
- Elena Jiménez 14 years old friend
More from Miguel Albaladejo
More films directed by Miguel Albaladejo, best-rated first: Cachorro, Born to Suffer, My Quick Way Out and Rancour.
Bear Cub Plot Summary
What happens in Bear Cub from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Pedro, José Luis García Pérez, a gay dentist, agrees to look after his nine-year-old nephew, Bernardo David Castillo, after his hippie sister leaves for India. Bernardo’s father is dead, and the two men have not spent much time together, so what begins as a short arrangement quickly stretches into six weeks without any word from Bernardo’s mother. The quiet routine of Pedro’s life is upended as the boy’s presence forces him to slow down from an otherwise hyperactive social whirl, and the shift touches every corner of his world.
Full summary
The whole story of Bear Cub, scene by scene
Bear Cub Box Office
Bear Cub grossed $389,486 worldwide. $100,133 came from the US and Canada and $289,353 (74%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$389.5K
- US & Canada
- $100.1K
- International
- $289.4K
How Well Do You Know Bear Cub?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
Who is the gay dentist that agrees to look after his nine‑year‑old nephew?
Bear Cub Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “Bearcub” and “Filhote”.
- Also known as
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- Bearcub
- Filhote
- Le gamin
- 熊哥叔叔
- Der Club der Bären
- 熊崽
- Медвежонок
- 베어클럽
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Bear Cub FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Bear Cub, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Bear Cub?
Bear Cub runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was Bear Cub released?
Bear Cub was released on February 8, 2004.
Who directed Bear Cub?
Bear Cub was directed by Miguel Albaladejo.
More films by Miguel Albaladejo Who is in the cast of Bear Cub?
Bear Cub stars José Luis García Pérez as Pedro, David Castillo as Bernardo and Arno Chevrier as Manuel, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Bear Cub make at the box office?
Bear Cub grossed $389,486 worldwide ($100,133 domestic, $289,353 international).
Does Bear Cub have a post-credit scene?
No. Bear Cub has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Bear Cub in?
The original language of Bear Cub is Spanish.
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