The Sons of Great Bear (1966)
German · Drama / Western · 98 min · 12
★ 5.1 Few ratings 16 ratings
Released 18 Feb 1966
Page updated 22 Oct 2026
FilmyChill score
5.1
Skip Based on 16 ratingsThe few who rated it are lukewarm on it.
Audience★ 5.1 from 16 ratings — few ratings, so weighted toward an average film
LukewarmCriticsNo settled critics' reception on record
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The Sons of Great Bear is streaming in Germany on GRJNGO, alleskino, Wild West Amzon Channel.
What the audience says
The few people who have rated The Sons of Great Bear don't rate this German film well. It's sitting at 5.1/10 on TMDB across 16 ratings — a small sample, so treat it with caution. At a brisk 98 minutes, it slots easily into a weeknight. In Germany you can stream it on GRJNGO, alleskino, Wild West Amzon Channel.
Should you spend 98 minutes on it?
98 minutes of German drama with a western streak, not one for younger kids. Only 16 people have rated it, so treat that 5.1 as an early signal rather than a verdict.
- Skip if
- you want a story that moves quickly
- Best for
- A night when you want an early finish
Story
As American settlers encroach on the lands of the Lakota people, Tokei-ihto witnesses the murder of his father at the hands of Red Fox, who wanted information on where the tribe finds its gold. Two years later, at the height of the Great Sioux War, Tokei-ihto and Red Fox meet again.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 38m — short |
| Watch with family? | 12 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Drama / Western |
| Language | German |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Josef Mach
Cast
Gojko Mitić
Tokei-Ihto
Jiří Vršťala
Red Fox
Rolf Römer
Tobias
Hans Hardt-Hardtloff
Major Smith
Gerhard Rachold
Lieutenant Roach
Horst Jonischkan
Adams
Where to watch in Germany
GRJNGOalleskinoWild West Amzon Channel
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Frequently asked
Is The Sons of Great Bear worth watching?
FilmyChill Score: Skip — The few who rated it are lukewarm on it (based on only 16 ratings). It rates 5.1/10 on audience ratings. 98 minutes of German drama with a western streak, not one for younger kids. Only 16 people have rated it, so treat that 5.1 as an early signal rather than a verdict.
Where can I watch The Sons of Great Bear?
You can stream The Sons of Great Bear in Germany on GRJNGO, alleskino, Wild West Amzon Channel.
When is The Sons of Great Bear coming to streaming?
The Sons of Great Bear is already streaming in Germany on GRJNGO, alleskino, Wild West Amzon Channel.
Is The Sons of Great Bear family friendly?
The Sons of Great Bear is rated 12. Fine for older kids with guidance.
What language is The Sons of Great Bear in?
The Sons of Great Bear is a German film (Drama / Western).
How long is The Sons of Great Bear?
The Sons of Great Bear runs 1h 38m (98 minutes).
Who is in the cast of The Sons of Great Bear?
The Sons of Great Bear stars Gojko Mitić, Jiří Vršťala, Rolf Römer and Hans Hardt-Hardtloff, directed by Josef Mach.
When did The Sons of Great Bear come out?
The Sons of Great Bear was released on 18 Feb 1966.
