The Mother and the Bear (2026): Cast & Ratings
The Mother and the Bear is a 2026 comedy drama directed by Johnny Ma, starring Ho-jung Kim as Sara, Samantha Kendrick and Lee Won-jae. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes. Critics gave it 73 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Johnny Ma
- Studio
- Rhombus Media
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Mother and the Bear About?
The premise of The Mother and the Bear without spoilers.
After 26‑year‑old Sumi is seriously injured in a winter accident on the streets of Winnipeg, her controlling mother Sara flies from Seoul to sit beside her comatose daughter. While trying to steer Sumi’s recovery through a dating app, Sara confronts cultural differences, grief, and unexpected connections, ultimately embarking on a transformative journey that changes both of them forever.
The Mother and the Bear Cast & Characters
Ho-jung Kim leads the cast as Sara, with Samantha Kendrick as Dr. Jennie and Lee Won-jae as Sam. Directed by Johnny Ma; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Director Johnny Ma
- Ho-jung Kim as Sara
- Samantha Kendrick as Dr. Jennie
- Lee Won-jae as Sam
- Jonathan Kim as Min
Also Starring in The Mother and the Bear
· 4 more- Susan Hanson Minji
- Kalyn Bomback Nurse
- Amara Pedroso Amaya
- Leere Park
More from Johnny Ma
More films directed by Johnny Ma, best-rated first: Old Stone, Homemade, The Mother and the Bear and To Live to Sing.
The Mother and the Bear Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Mother and the Bear 73 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 73 Metascore
See on Metacritic
The Mother and the Bear Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Mother and the Bear.
The Mother and the Bear Also Known As
Also known as “엄마와 곰”.
- Also known as
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- 엄마와 곰
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The Mother and the Bear FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Mother and the Bear, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Mother and the Bear?
The Mother and the Bear runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was The Mother and the Bear released?
The Mother and the Bear was released on January 2, 2026.
Who directed The Mother and the Bear?
The Mother and the Bear was directed by Johnny Ma.
More films by Johnny Ma Who is in the cast of The Mother and the Bear?
The Mother and the Bear stars Ho-jung Kim as Sara, Samantha Kendrick as Dr. Jennie and Lee Won-jae as Sam, among 8 credited actors.
How is The Mother and the Bear rated?
The Mother and the Bear has 73 on Metacritic.
Does The Mother and the Bear have a post-credit scene?
No. The Mother and the Bear has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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