The Care Bears Movie

1985

The Care Bears Movie

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Movie Info

In a film designed to bring smiles to the post-toddler set on up to perhaps their seven-year-old siblings, this animated story by Arna Selznick (only the third woman in cinematic history to direct a full-length animated feature) is about the popular Care Bears. These loving creatures inhabit a realm in the clouds called Care-A-Lot, and their purpose in life is to get the humans down below to share their good feelings with each other. They watch over human children with large telescopes and help those children who need help. The Care Bears have their work cut out for them, because Nicolas, a lonely magician's assistant, is about to fall under the evil influence of a bad spirit who lives in an ancient magic book -- it seems Nicolas will do just about anything for friends. Aside from Nicolas, Kim (Cree Summer) and Jason (Sunny Besen Thracher) are in trouble because they are starting not to trust people after suffering many disappointments. Mickey Rooney is the voice of Mr. Cherrywood, the owner of an orphanage.

Rating:

G
Genre:

Action & Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Kids & Family, Science Fiction & Fantasy
Directed By:

Arna Selznick
Written By:

Peter Sauder
In Theaters:

Dec 31, 1985 wide
On Disc/Streaming:

Aug 6, 2002
Runtime:

76 minutes
Studio:

MGM

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Cast

Georgia Engel
as Love-A-Lot Bear

Harry Dean Stanton
as Brave Heart Lion

Mickey Rooney
as Mr. Cherrywood

Sunny Besenthrasher

Jackie Burroughs
as The Spirit

Eva Almos

Jayne Eastwood

Brian George

Janet-Laine Green

Luba Goy

Terri Hawkes

Jim Henshaw

Hadley Kay

Billie Mae Richards

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Critic Reviews for The Care Bears Movie

All Critics (6) | Top Critics (3) | Fresh (3) | Rotten (3)

"The Care Bears Movie" isn't a bedtime story at all -- it's more of a lulla-buy-buy-buy.

Jan 2, 2018 | Full Review…

Paul Attanasio
Washington Post
Top Critic
Adults forced to accompany three-year-olds to the movie would have had a little moment of satisfaction when the time came to shovel the Care Bear toys out of the house into landfill sites.

Feb 9, 2006 | Full Review…

Time Out
Top Critic
This endearing movie's mottoes are: never stop caring. And: the best way to make friends is to be a friend yourself.

May 21, 2003 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…

Richard Grenier
New York Times
Top Critic
The story unfolds simply, with respect for its young viewers and their view of the world. The animation is bright and colorful, with lively characters that will surely delight children.

Mar 24, 2013 | Rating: 2.5/4 | Full Review…

TV Guide
Not all rainbows and hugs -- some scares, too.

Oct 22, 2007 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…

Pam Gelman
Common Sense Media
For those who crave 80-some minutes of toy commercial.

Apr 3, 2005 | Rating: 1/5

Scott Weinberg
eFilmCritic.com

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Audience Reviews for The Care Bears Movie

Sep 06, 2010

I saw this when I was a kid and I really liked it then, but I barely remember it now, maybe I'll watch it again someday.

Aj V Super Reviewer
Oct 08, 2009

Care bears...stare! Always loved the cartoon, and this movie is a great reminder of it.

Jason O Super Reviewer
Jul 28, 2009

I remember this movie. It was a little scary but I loved it.

Sunil J Super Reviewer
May 23, 2007

A lot of animation errors, but a cute movie overall. Imaginative!

Dannielle A Super Reviewer