Feature1941·8m·6.2

The Rookie Bear

AnimationComedyFamily

In a humorous report, "Strife" magazine follows a bear who gets drafted and goes through the rigors of Army basic training.

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Cast

Gayne Whitman

Narrator (voice) (uncredited)

Rudolf Ising

Barney Bear (voice) (uncredited)

Details

Status
Released
Original language
English
Languages
English
Budget
Revenue
Age rating
Quality
4K UHD · HDR10 · Dolby Vision
Production
Rudolf Ising ProductionsMGM Cartoon StudioQuimby-Hanna/Barbera

Crew

Director

Rudolf Ising

Writers

Julian Harmon

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Reviews

CinemaSerf

7/11/2025

6.0

“Barney” ought to have known better than to have opened his door during his hibernating season, for when he does he finds he has been invited to his military medical. The only thing is, the telegram is disguised as something altogether friendlier and so off he sets replete with fishing rod and tennis racquets. No sooner does her arrive than he is introduced to some of the weaponry of war before being prodded and poked, weighed, measured and finally - despite his paunch and flat feet, it seems that they might want him after all! Ahh, but then the crackling fire wakens him from his slumbers. Has it all been a dream, or…? It’s a fun animation that does it’s bit for army recruitment- though for or against is maybe a bit moot, and “Barney” proves to be an amiable conduit for some nicely drawn antics that should make sure he never opens another telegram in his life!