IMDb 8.8 2020 HD

Bear: Koala Hero

Bear: Koala Hero

2020
Documentary
49 min NR USA
8.8 IMDB

Follow the amazing work of Bear and his handlers as they spend the summer of 2020 scouring burnt-out bushland in southern Queensland and beyond searching for sick and…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Starring
Tyson Mayr

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Penelope Hayes
Apr 2, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

The courage and dedication of those on the front lines of wildlife rescue are powerfully showcased in 'Bear: Koala Hero.' Set against the backdrop of the 2020 bushfire crisis, the film follows Bear and his handlers through the…

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Silas Croft
Apr 2, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

In 'Bear: Koala Hero,' the raw reality of koala rescue post-bushfire strikes with poignant force. The documentary focuses on the summer of 2020, following Bear and his team as they traverse the devastated terrain of southern Queensland, seeking…

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Genevieve Dubois
Apr 2, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

This is not merely a film; it is a testament to human compassion in the face of ecological disaster. 'Bear: Koala Hero' unflinchingly documents the summer of 2020, a period etched into Australia’s memory by widespread bushfires. The…

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Marcus Bellweather
Apr 2, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

‘Bear: Koala Hero’ plunges viewers into the immediate aftermath of the 2020 bushfires, presenting a documentary account of a crucial mission. The film zeroes in on the arduous task of locating and assisting sick and injured koalas in…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 2, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

Amidst the shadows of Australia's devastating bushfire season, 'Bear: Koala Hero' emerges as a beacon of hope and a stark reminder of nature's vulnerability. The film chronicles the extraordinary summer of 2020, following the tireless efforts of Bear…

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The summer of 2020 was a period marked by unprecedented bushfire activity across Australia, profoundly impacting numerous koala populations. Setting the film during this specific time highlights the urgent and widespread nature of the crisis. It frames the work of Bear and his team not as isolated incidents, but as part of a critical, national response to an ecological emergency.