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Mickey and the Bear

Mickey and the Bear

20196.31h 30m

Overview

In Anaconda, Montana, a strong-willed teenage girl navigates a loving but volatile relationship with her veteran father. In a desperate search for independence and her own identity, she risks family, heartbreak, and her standing in the only place she can call home.

Directed by Annabelle Attanasio
Written by Annabelle Attanasio
Produced by Lizzie Shapiro, Taylor Shung, Anja Murmann
Box Office0Revenue: $57K

Top Cast

Camila Morrone

Camila Morrone

Mickey Peck

James Badge Dale

James Badge Dale

Hank Peck

Calvin Demba

Calvin Demba

Wyatt Hughes

Ben Rosenfield

Ben Rosenfield

Aron Church

Rebecca Henderson

Rebecca Henderson

Leslee Watkins

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Stephen Little

Sheriff Avery

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Joel Scheett

Cop 1

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Kelley D. Cutler

Cop 2

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Katee Ferguson

Beth

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Suzie A. Burch

Thrift Store Clerk

Themes & Keywords

post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd)single parentmontanadrug addictioniraq war veterancoming of ageteenage girldead mothermental instabilitywoman directorfather daughter relationshiprural setting

About Mickey and the Bear

Mickey and the Bear is a drama film released in 2019 exploring themes of post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd), single parent, montana, drug addiction, iraq war veteran, coming of age. Directed by Annabelle Attanasio, it stars Camila Morrone, James Badge Dale, Calvin Demba. In Anaconda, Montana, a strong-willed teenage girl navigates a loving but volatile relationship with her veteran father. In a desperate search for independence and her own identity, she risks family, heartbreak, and her standing in the only place she can call home.

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