Bear Island (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1979, Bear Island is an action, thriller, adventure and mystery film directed by Don Sharp, running about 118 minutes. “Below freezing and beyond fear... Will anyone survive its terror?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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
Who’s in it. Bear Island stars Donald Sutherland as Frank Lansing, Vanessa Redgrave as Heddi Lindquist, Richard Widmark as Otto Gerran and Christopher Lee as Lechinski, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Bear Island has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bear Island page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bear Island tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bear Island (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bear Island change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bear Island worth watching?
- Bear Island holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, adventure and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bear Island?
- Bear Island stars Donald Sutherland, Vanessa Redgrave, Richard Widmark, Christopher Lee and Barbara Parkins.
- When was Bear Island released?
- Bear Island was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.