Grizzly Man (2005)
Kernel Score: 84% · 935 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Documentary
Released: 2005-08-12
Runtime: 103 minutes
Where to watch Grizzly Man
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, Fandango at Home, YouTube Free
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Follows the story of "Grizzly Man" Timothy Treadwell and what the thirteen summers in a National Park in Alaska were like in his attempt to protect the grizzly bears. The film is full of unique images and a look into the spirit of a man who sacrificed himself for nature.
Grizzly Man parents' guide: ages 13+
Parents need to know that Grizzly Man is an R-rated documentary about a man who lived among grizzly bears and met a tragic fate.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Documents a man's ultimately tragic, dangerous life among wild grizzly bears, with disturbing real-world consequences.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Warren Queeney as Self - Actor, Close Friend
- Willy Fulton as Self - Pilot, Former Rodeo Rider
- Sam Egli as Self - Egli Air Haul
- Marnie Gaede as Self - Ecologist
- Marc Gaede as Self - Ecologist
- Larry Van Daele as Self - Bear Biologist
- Sven Haakanson as Self - Alutiiq
- Franc Fallico as Self - Coroner
- Jewel Palovak as Self - Grizzly People
- Amie Huguenard as Self (archive footage)
Grizzly Man FAQ
Is Grizzly Man good?
Grizzly Man has an 84% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 935 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Grizzly Man?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, Fandango at Home and YouTube Free and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Grizzly Man OK for kids?
Grizzly Man is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 13+. Parents need to know that Grizzly Man is an R-rated documentary about a man who lived among grizzly bears and met a tragic fate.
What movies are like Grizzly Man?
If you liked Grizzly Man, try Earthlings, Athlete A, Val and Everybody’s Everything.