Brother Bear (2003)
A solid watch; nobody's raving.
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Brother Bear is streaming in New Zealand on Disney+.
What the audience says
Brother Bear is a dependable English film — it does what it sets out to do. It's sitting at 7.3/10 on TMDB across 5,890 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. At a brisk 85 minutes, it slots easily into a weeknight. In New Zealand you can stream it on Disney+.
Should you spend 85 minutes on it?
85 minutes of English adventure with an animation streak, fine for the whole family. With 5,890 ratings behind it, the number isn't going to move much — you know what you're getting.
- Why
- It sits at 7.3/10 across 5,890 ratings: dependable, not remarkable.
- Skip if
- sprawling quest structure isn't what you're after
- Best for
- A family evening that doesn't run late
Story
When an impulsive boy named Kenai is magically transformed into a bear, he must literally walk in another's footsteps until he learns some valuable life lessons. His courageous and often zany journey introduces him to a forest full of wildlife, including the lovable bear cub Koda, hilarious moose Rutt and Tuke, woolly mammoths and rambunctious rams.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 25m — short |
| Watch with family? | PG · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Adventure / Animation |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Aaron Blaise
Cast
Where to watch in New Zealand
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 12 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All Disney+ titles in New Zealand
Trailer
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