# Where to watch The Bear (1938) in the UK

> The Bear (1938) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 6 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1938  
**Runtime:** 20 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 9.0/10  
**Genres:** Comedy, Drama  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 6 May 2026 (2026-05-06T13:54:13.996Z)  

## Synopsis

Anton Chekhov’s one-act comic play throws Elena Ivanonva Popova, a land-owning widow with dimples, on her cheeks up against Grigory Stepanovitch Smirnov, a middle-aged landowner. He arrives at her house claiming her late husband owed him money and he wants the debt repaid immediately. They argue and almost have a duel over the debt before they realise that they have fallen in love with each other.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

No current UK streaming, rental, or purchase listings were found for The Bear in our daily-updated TMDB feed. The title may be on physical media only, awaiting UK release, or in a temporary licensing gap.

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch The Bear in the UK?**

The Bear (1938) is not currently listed by any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service in our daily-updated TMDB feed. It may be on physical media, an aggregator, or pending a UK release. Check back later — availability changes frequently.

**Is The Bear on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The Bear is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

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## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/838891/the-bear-1938
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/838891/the-bear-1938.json

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