Brother Bear facts for kids
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| Directed by | Aaron Blaise Robert Walker |
| Produced by | Chuck Williams |
| Written by | Tab Murphy Lorne Cameron David Hoselton Steve Bencich Ron J. Friedman |
| Narrated by | Harold Gould |
| Starring | Joaquin Phoenix Jeremy Suarez Rick Moranis Dave Thomas Jason Raize D.B. Sweeney |
| Music by | Phil Collins Mark Mancina |
| Editing by | Tim Mertens |
| Studio | Walt Disney Pictures Walt Disney Feature Animation |
| Distributed by | Buena Vista Pictures |
| Release date(s) | November 1, 2003 |
| Running time | 85 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $128 million |
| Money made | $250.4 million |
Brother Bear is an animated movie from 2003 by Walt Disney Animation Studios. It tells the exciting story of a young man named Kenai. He goes on an amazing journey and learns about brotherhood. The movie was released on November 1, 2003.
This film is the 43rd animated feature from Disney. It was first called Bears. It was also one of the last Disney animated movies made at the Disney-MGM Studios in Orlando, Florida. That studio closed down in 2004. Brother Bear was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. However, it did not win, losing to Finding Nemo. A sequel called Brother Bear 2 came out on August 29, 2006.
The Story of Brother Bear
Long, long ago, after the Ice Age, there were three brothers. The oldest brother, Sitka, is sadly taken by a bear. Kenai, the youngest brother, is very angry. He hunts down and kills the bear to get revenge. But then, something magical happens! The Great Spirits turn Kenai into a bear himself.
Meanwhile, Denahi, the middle brother, finds the bear. He thinks this bear killed Kenai. So, Denahi promises to get revenge on the bear. Now, brother is hunting brother! Kenai's only hope to become human again is to find a special place. This place is where the northern lights touch the Earth. On his journey, Kenai meets a funny grizzly bear cub named Koda. Koda is also going to the same special place. Together, they go on an adventure. Kenai learns what it truly means to be a brother.
Meet the Voices
Here are some of the talented actors who gave their voices to the characters:
- Joaquin Phoenix as Kenai: He is the youngest brother who becomes a bear. He learns to see the world through a bear's eyes.
- Jeremy Suarez as Koda: A smart and funny grizzly bear cub. He helps Kenai on his big journey.
- Rick Moranis as Rutt: A silly Canadian moose.
- Dave Thomas as Tuke: Another silly Canadian moose, Rutt's friend.
- Jason Raize as Denahi: The middle brother.
- D.B. Sweeney as Sitka: The oldest brother.
- Joan Copeland as Tanana: The wise shaman-woman of Kenai's tribe.
- Michael Clarke Duncan as Tug: A wise old cave bear.
- Frank Welker as Animals' vocal effects (uncredited).
The Music of Brother Bear
The music for Brother Bear was created by Phil Collins and Mark Mancina. Phil Collins wrote and performed many of the songs. Here are some of the songs you can hear in the movie:
- Great Spirits performed by Tina Turner
- Transformation performed by the Bulgarian Women's Choir
- On My Way performed by Phil Collins (with Koda singing some parts)
- Welcome performed by Phil Collins and The Blind Boys of Alabama
- No Way Out (theme from Brother Bear) performed by Phil Collins
- Look Through My Eyes performed by Phil Collins
Sequel
A second movie, Brother Bear 2, was released on August 29, 2006.
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