Grizzly Man

Grizzly Man

In nature, there are boundaries. One man spent the last thirteen years of his life crossing them.

Directed by Werner Herzog

Produced by Discovery Docs, Real Big Production

2005103 min7.5 / 10

A haunting documentary portrait of a man's obsessive, ultimately fatal attempt to bridge the boundary between human and wild nature, told through archive footage and philosophical inquiry.

Follows the story of "Grizzly Man" Timothy Treadwell and what the thirteen summers in a National Park in Alaska were like in his attempt to protect the grizzly bears. The film is full of unique images and a look into the spirit of a man who sacrificed himself for nature.

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  • Is Grizzly Man sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.

  • Does Grizzly Man end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is Grizzly Man violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

  • Is Grizzly Man scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.

  • Is Grizzly Man easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

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Surprise73

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Love88

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