A Bear Named Winnie

2005

A Bear Named Winnie

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Movie Info

Discover the true story behind author A.A. Milne's beloved children's character in this tale of the remarkable friendship between a Canadian soldier, and the cub that stood as a symbol of friendship and hope in a world plagued by war. It was during the early days of World War I that 34th Fort Garry Horse Division veterinarian Lieutenant Harry Colebourn (Michael Fassbinder) purchased a small bear cub and named her Winnie after his hometown of Winnipeg. Though Coleburn's fellow soldiers repeatedly warn the Lieutenant against taking Winnie with him to the gathering point in Valcartier, Quebec where Canadian soldiers are gathering to be shipped overseas, the presence of the young cub among the troops serves as a ray of hope to the soldiers faced with the prospect of war. After traveling with the soldiers to Salisbury Plain in England, Winnie is placed in the care of the London Zoo when Harry's regiment is shipped off to fight in France. As the specter of war looms heavy in the conscience of the citizens and children of London, Winnie becomes the star attraction at the zoo. When a man named A.A. Milne brings his young son to visit the zoo, the story of the bear and her friendship with a far away soldier inspires him to create one of the most beloved characters in the history of children's literature.

Rating:

PG
Genre:

Drama, Kids & Family, Television
Directed By:

John Kent Harrison
In Theaters:

Nov 1, 2005 wide
On Disc/Streaming:

Nov 15, 2005
Runtime:

90 minutes
Studio:

Monarch Home Video

Cast

Michael Fassbender
as Harry Colbourn

Gil Bellows
as Col. John Barret

Stephen Fry
as Protheroe the Zookeeper

David Suchet
as General Hallholland

Jonathon Young
as Macray

Ted Atherton
as Captain Elliot

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Audience Reviews for A Bear Named Winnie

Nov 03, 2008

watched this with my daughter on t.v,great family movie,had some sad parts but overall very enjoyable

Daryl . Super Reviewer
Sep 28, 2008

A bit dull but cute enough.

vieras e Super Reviewer
Oct 07, 2007

Dry as a biscuit without honey, a charming film about a Bear Named Winnie; not spoiled by Disney's colorful animation. Very Canadian. Very made-for-TV. Low-key and cute enough.

Lafe F Super Reviewer