Mickey and the Bear (2019)
88%RT Audience Score: 75%
Awards & Nominations: 5 wins & 15 nominations
Brought to life by a breakout performance by Camila Morrone, Mickey and the Bear finds affecting drama at the crossroads of a young woman’s coming-of-age journey
Mickey and the Bear” is a movie that will make you feel all the feels. It’s a coming-of-age story that’s both heartwarming and heartbreaking at the same time. The performances are superb, and the direction is mature and nuanced. You’ll find yourself rooting for Mickey, the heroine who’s not your usual Midwest teenager, and feeling relieved when she finally takes action. It’s a small but deeply felt film that’s definitely worth watching. Plus, who doesn’t love a good bear? (Disclaimer: There are no actual bears in this movie.)
Production Company(ies)
Wildwood Enterprises Artemis Rising Foundation Foothill Productions,
Distributor
Utopia
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
Anaconda, Montana, USA
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for substance abuse, language throughout and some sexual material
Year of Release
2019
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:1.66 : 1
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Runtime:1h 28m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Nov 13, 2019 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 14, 2020
Genre(s)
Drama
Keyword(s)
starring Camila Morrone, James Badge Dale, Calvin Demba, Ben Rosenfield, Rebecca Henderson, Rob Grabow, directed by Annabelle Attanasio, written by Annabelle Attanasio, drama, $56.9K box office, R MPAA rating, reviewed by Scott Craven, Ann Hornaday, Marc Savlov, Monica Castillo, Robert Abele, David Ehrlich, Jason Best, Lisa Nesselson, Leilani Polk, Diane Carson, Jeff Mitchell, Camila Morrone breakout performance, Montana, coming-of-age, father-daughter relationship, independence, identity, family, heartbreak, veteran father, Utopia, Anja Murmann producer, Sabine Schenk producer, Lizzie Shapiro producer, Taylor Shung producer
Worldwide gross: $57,188
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $66,078
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 3,065
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 7,206
US/Canada gross: $57,188
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $66,078
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,720
US/Canada opening weekend: $9,375
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $10,832
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,683
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): NA
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): NA
Production budget ranking: NA
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
James Badge Dale – Hank Peck
Calvin Demba – Wyatt Hughes
Ben Rosenfield – Aron Church
Rebecca Henderson – Leslee Watkins
Rob Grabow – Photographer
Annabelle Attanasio – Director/Writer
Anja Murmann – Producer
Sabine Schenk – Producer
Lizzie Shapiro – Producer
Taylor Shung – Producer
Director(s)
Annabelle Attanasio
Writer(s)
Annabelle Attanasio
Producer(s)
Anja Murmann, Sabine Schenk, Lizzie Shapiro, Taylor Shung
Film Festivals
South by Southwest
Awards & Nominations
5 wins & 15 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (45) | Top Critics (12) | Fresh (45)
“Mickey and the Bear” unfolds languidly, allowing tension to build slowly, intimately.
December 13, 2019 | Rating: 3.5/5
Scott Craven
Arizona Republic
TOP CRITIC
Every shot in “Mickey and the Bear” is scrupulously judged but never overworked or fussy, resulting in a movie that is as artful as it is unforced.
December 12, 2019 | Rating: 4/4
Ann Hornaday
Washington Post
TOP CRITIC
Even at its most dire, Mickey and the Bear is tinged with an almost holy hope for all involved, a rare and remarkable feat to pull off so well for a first-time director indeed.
December 5, 2019 | Rating: 3.5/5
Marc Savlov
Austin Chronicle
TOP CRITIC
Through these complicated dynamics, Morrone navigates her character’s many highs and lows with a touching sense of authenticity.
November 29, 2019
Monica Castillo
TheWrap
TOP CRITIC
The best thing one can say about Attanasio’s approach to this material… is that she understands how complicated people’s lives are when on the surface their issues might seem cut-and-dried.
November 21, 2019
Robert Abele
Los Angeles Times
TOP CRITIC
Small but deeply felt.
November 14, 2019 | Rating: B
David Ehrlich
indieWire
TOP CRITIC
Mickey, the heroine of this thoughtful coming-of-age drama, is not your usual Midwest teenager. When she surreptitiously dips into her father’s wallet, it’s to put money in rather than take it out.
May 23, 2020
Jason Best
Marie Claire
A character study pulled off through superb performances.
February 20, 2020
Lisa Nesselson
France24
When Mickey is finally pushed to action, it’s a relief, suffusing Mickey and the Bear with a feeling of hope amid the darkness and transforming a good film into a great one.
January 29, 2020
Leilani Polk
The Stranger (Seattle, WA)
Writer/director Annabelle Attanasio… in her debut feature, shows a mature handling of interpersonal dynamics.
January 21, 2020
Diane Carson
KDHX (St. Louis)
Take notice of director Annabelle Attanasio’s feature film debut.
December 14, 2019 | Rating: 3.5/4
Jeff Mitchell
Phoenix Film Festival
Overcomes a somewhat derivative storyline to forge its own identity.
December 3, 2019
Carol Cling
AWFJ Women on Film…
Plot
A Montana teenager struggles to find her own identity and independence while navigating a loving but volatile relationship with her single, veteran father in Mickey and the Bear.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Fresh Kernels praises Camila Morrone’s breakout performance in Mickey and the Bear.
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