Brigsby Bear (2017)
Kernel Score: 79% · 407 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Comedy, Drama
Released: 2017-07-27
Runtime: 97 minutes
Where to watch Brigsby Bear
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
Brigsby Bear Adventures is a children's TV show produced for an audience of one: James. When the show abruptly ends, James's life changes forever, and he sets out to finish the story himself.
Brigsby Bear parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that this PG-13 comedy-drama follows a man raised in a bunker after being abducted as a child, who tries to complete the fictional show he grew up watching.
- Violence & scariness: A little — References a childhood abduction and captivity in a bunker, though handled with a gentle, comedic tone.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Dave McCary
Cast
- Kyle Mooney as James Pope
- Mark Hamill as Ted Mitchum
- Jorge Lendeborg Jr. as Spencer
- Matt Walsh as Greg Pope
- Michaela Watkins as Louise Pope
- Ryan Simpkins as Aubrey Pope
- Greg Kinnear as Detective Vogel
- Alexa Demie as Meredith
- Jane Adams as April Mitchum
- Claire Danes as Emily
Brigsby Bear FAQ
Is Brigsby Bear good?
Brigsby Bear has a 79% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 407 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Brigsby Bear?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Brigsby Bear OK for kids?
Brigsby Bear is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that this PG-13 comedy-drama follows a man raised in a bunker after being abducted as a child, who tries to complete the fictional show he grew up watching.
What movies are like Brigsby Bear?
If you liked Brigsby Bear, try 3096 Days, Mondays in the Sun, Love and Monsters and A Heart in Winter.