The Bear (2022)
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The Bear is streaming in New Zealand on Disney Plus.
What the audience says
The Bear sits near the top of English series on audience ratings. It's sitting at 8.2/10 on TMDB across 1,951 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average.
Is it worth starting?
This is 5 seasons deep — English drama, leaning comedy. There's a lot of it, which is either the appeal or the problem depending on your week.
- Why
- It rates 8.2/10 on 1,948 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you don't want to start something several seasons deep
- Best for
- A long run rather than a single sitting
Story
Carmy, a young fine-dining chef, comes home to Chicago to run his family sandwich shop. As he fights to transform the shop and himself, he works alongside a rough-around-the-edges crew that ultimately reveal themselves as his chosen family.
Good to know
| Genre | Drama / Comedy |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Christopher Storer
Cast
Where to watch in New Zealand
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 29 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All Disney+ titles in New Zealand
Trailer
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