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The Care Bears Movie (1985): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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The Care Bears Movie is a 1985 animated musical directed by Arna Selznick, starring Mickey Rooney, Jayne Eastwood and Jackie Burroughs. It runs 1 hour 17 minutes and earned $22.9 million worldwide on a $2 million budget. Critics gave it 46 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.

IMDb rating
5.6/10
worldwide gross
$22.9M
Metascore
46
budget
$2M
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The Care Bears Movie (1985) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 17m (77 min)
Director
Arna Selznick
Original language
English
Budget
$2M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Care Bears Movie About?

The premise of The Care Bears Movie without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A heartwarming animated story follows Mr. Cherrywood, an orphanage manager who shares a magical tale about the Care Bears. When an evil spirit jeopardizes joy around the world, Friend Bear and Love-a-Lot Bear must join forces with a group of spirited orphans. Together, they use their caring abilities to confront the looming darkness and bring happiness back to everyone.

The Care Bears Movie Themes & Keywords

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  • magician
  • cartoon bear
  • good versus evil
  • evil book
  • monkey
  • forest
  • 1980s
  • man wears eyeglasses
  • 2d animation
  • hand drawn animation
  • traditional animation
  • brother
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  • young
  • child
  • town
  • evil
  • scene before opening title
  • song during opening credits
  • opening credits
  • title at the end
  • care bears
  • bear
  • apprentice
  • book
  • children
  • spell
  • friend
  • telescope
  • cloud
  • movie in title
  • friends who live together
  • skunk
  • woods
  • carelessness
  • joy
  • happiness
  • first of trilogy
  • happy ending
  • female villain
  • part of trilogy
  • lying on bed
  • tree
  • bee
  • animal in title
  • younger version of character
  • waterfall
  • cave
  • rope
  • fade to black
  • friendless
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Cast & crew

The Care Bears Movie Cast

Mickey Rooney leads the cast, with Jayne Eastwood and Jackie Burroughs. Directed by Arna Selznick; 10 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Arna Selznick

More films directed by Arna Selznick: The Most Magnificent Thing and Little Bear.

Full filmography
Ratings

The Care Bears Movie Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Care Bears Movie 46 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.

Plot

The Care Bears Movie Plot Summary

What happens in The Care Bears Movie from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In the enchanting world of the Cherrywoods’ orphanage, the soothing narratives spun by Mr. Cherrywood effortlessly whisk the young residents away to a land filled with dreams. This magical abode, known as Care-a-Lot, is the cherished home of the beloved Care Bears, where joy and comfort reign supreme. In this whimsical setting, Friend Bear and Secret Bear take on a heartfelt mission to spread happiness. Their journey leads them to two kind-hearted children, Kim and Jason, who are still grappling with the sorrow of losing their parents in a tragic accident. Despite the bears’ sincere attempts to reach out and connect with the children’s dreams, they find themselves lost in their own pain, unable to embrace the warmth offered by their furry friends.

Full summary

The whole story of The Care Bears Movie, scene by scene

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Box office

The Care Bears Movie Box Office & Budget

The Care Bears Movie grossed $22.9 million worldwide on a $2 million budget, 11 times what it cost.

1985 box office

Worldwide gross

$22.9M

11× its budget

US & Canada
$22.9M
Budget
$2M
Videos

The Care Bears Movie Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Care Bears Movie.

Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Care Bears Movie?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What motivates Friend Bear and Secret Bear to embark on their journey?

Cars

Cars in The Care Bears Movie

3 cars on screen, including the Porsche and the Porsche 935.

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  • Porsche 935 in The Care Bears Movie Porsche 935 Minor role
  • Volkswagen Typ 1 in The Care Bears Movie Volkswagen Typ 1 Minor role
Details

The Care Bears Movie Also Known As

23 alternative titles, including “Les Bisounours” and “Les calinours”.

Also known as
  • Les Bisounours
  • Les calinours
  • Glücksbärchen - Der Film
  • Der Glücksbärchi-Film
  • Os Ursinhos Carinhosos: O Filme
  • Der Glücksbärchifilm
  • Los osos amorosos
  • Gli orsetti del cuore
  • Заботливые медвежата
  • Os Ursinhos Carinhosos - O Filme
  • Les Bisounours, le film
  • דובוני אכפת לי: מהדובים באהבה
+11 more
  • Gondos bocsok: Szíves színes bocsok
  • Starostliví medvídci
  • Opowieść o Troskliwych Misiach
  • Дбайливi ведмедики
  • De Troetelbeertjes
  • Τα αρκουδάκια της αγάπης: Η ταινία
  • Los cariñositos: la película
  • 아기 곰 구출단
  • 爱心熊宝宝
  • เดอะ แคร์ แบร์ มูฟวี่
  • Krambjörnarna

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FAQ

The Care Bears Movie FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Care Bears Movie, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Care Bears Movie?

The Care Bears Movie runs 1 hour 17 minutes (77 minutes).

When was The Care Bears Movie released?

The Care Bears Movie was released on March 29, 1985.

Who directed The Care Bears Movie?

The Care Bears Movie was directed by Arna Selznick.

More films by Arna Selznick

Who is in the cast of The Care Bears Movie?

The Care Bears Movie stars Mickey Rooney, Jayne Eastwood and Jackie Burroughs, among 10 credited actors.

How much did The Care Bears Movie make at the box office?

The Care Bears Movie grossed $22.9 million worldwide on a budget of $2 million.

How is The Care Bears Movie rated?

The Care Bears Movie has 5.6/10 on IMDb and 46 on Metacritic.

Does The Care Bears Movie have a post-credit scene?

No. The Care Bears Movie has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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