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Infinitely Polar Bear

  • 20142014
  • RR
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
16K
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Mark Ruffalo, Zoe Saldana, Imogene Wolodarsky, and Ashley Aufderheide in Infinitely Polar Bear (2014)
A manic-depressive mess of a father tries to win back his wife by attempting to take full responsibility of their two young, spirited daughters, who don't make the overwhelming task any easier.
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  • Drama
  • Romance
A father struggling with bipolar disorder tries to win back his wife by attempting to take full responsibility of their two young, spirited daughters, who don't make the overwhelming task an... Read allA father struggling with bipolar disorder tries to win back his wife by attempting to take full responsibility of their two young, spirited daughters, who don't make the overwhelming task any easier.A father struggling with bipolar disorder tries to win back his wife by attempting to take full responsibility of their two young, spirited daughters, who don't make the overwhelming task any easier.
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
16K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Maya Forbes
  • Writer
    • Maya Forbes
  • Stars
    • Mark Ruffalo
    • Zoe Saldana
    • Imogene Wolodarsky
Top credits
  • Director
    • Maya Forbes
  • Writer
    • Maya Forbes
  • Stars
    • Mark Ruffalo
    • Zoe Saldana
    • Imogene Wolodarsky
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 64User reviews
    • 102Critic reviews
    • 64Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 9 nominations

    Videos5

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:18
    Official Trailer
    Im Dying
    Clip 1:07
    Im Dying
    Sweetheart Its Boston
    Clip 1:21
    Sweetheart Its Boston
    "Sweetheart, It's Boston"
    Clip 1:21
    "Sweetheart, It's Boston"
    "I'm Dying"
    Clip 1:07
    "I'm Dying"

    Photos46

    Mark Ruffalo in Infinitely Polar Bear (2014)
    Mark Ruffalo and Zoe Saldana in Infinitely Polar Bear (2014)
    Mark Ruffalo in Infinitely Polar Bear (2014)
    Mark Ruffalo and Zoe Saldana in Infinitely Polar Bear (2014)
    Zoe Saldana and Ashley Aufderheide in Infinitely Polar Bear (2014)
    Mark Ruffalo, Zoe Saldana, Imogene Wolodarsky, and Ashley Aufderheide in Infinitely Polar Bear (2014)
    Mark Ruffalo, Zoe Saldana, Imogene Wolodarsky, and Ashley Aufderheide in Infinitely Polar Bear (2014)
    Mark Ruffalo, Zoe Saldana, Imogene Wolodarsky, and Ashley Aufderheide in Infinitely Polar Bear (2014)
    Mark Ruffalo and Zoe Saldana in Infinitely Polar Bear (2014)
    Mark Ruffalo in Infinitely Polar Bear (2014)
    Mark Ruffalo in Infinitely Polar Bear (2014)
    Mark Ruffalo in Infinitely Polar Bear (2014)

    Top cast

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    Mark Ruffalo
    Mark Ruffalo
    • Cam Stuartas Cam Stuart
    Zoe Saldana
    Zoe Saldana
    • Maggie Stuartas Maggie Stuart
    Imogene Wolodarsky
    Imogene Wolodarsky
    • Amelia Stuartas Amelia Stuart
    Ashley Aufderheide
    Ashley Aufderheide
    • Faith Stuartas Faith Stuart
    Nekhebet Kum Juch
    Nekhebet Kum Juch
    • Kimas Kim
    Manoah Angelo
    • Thurgoodas Thurgood
    Muriel Gould
    • Gagaas Gaga
    Tod Randolph
    • Ruth-Annas Ruth-Ann
    Beth Dixon
    Beth Dixon
    • Pauline Stuartas Pauline Stuart
    Keir Dullea
    Keir Dullea
    • Murray Stuartas Murray Stuart
    Georgia Lyman
    Georgia Lyman
    • Beccaas Becca
    Paul Elias
    • Dickas Dick
    Chris Papavasiliou
    Chris Papavasiliou
    • Mr. Fabrinias Mr. Fabrini
    Patrick Shea
    • Business Man 1as Business Man 1
    Liam McNeill
    Liam McNeill
    • Young Man 1as Young Man 1
    Wallace Wolodarsky
    Wallace Wolodarsky
    • Peteras Peter
    • (as Wally Wolodarsky)
    Mark S. Cartier
    Mark S. Cartier
    • Maitre d'as Maitre d'
    Alicia Love
    • Carolas Carol
    • Director
      • Maya Forbes
    • Writer
      • Maya Forbes
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Based on Director Maya Forbes' life. Her daughter plays her in the film. After the credits roll, there is a picture of her real-life parents, upon whom the movie is based.
    • Goofs
      On a book shelf there are various board games in the background, including "Trivial Pursuit." The movie is set in 1978, Trivial Pursuit was not released on the market until 1982.
    • Quotes

      Cam Stuart: There is a semi-private stairwell

      [Maggie bursts out laughing]

      Cam Stuart: in our apartment building. What do you say?

      Maggie Stuart: Oh. My stairwell days are over.

      [Walks away]

      Cam Stuart: You had stairwell days?

    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Mark Ruffalo/Alan Rickman/James Taylor (2015)
    • Soundtracks
      Amen
      Performed by The Brentford Choir

      Recorded for Tabernacle a division of Studio One Records, Jamaica, West Indies

      Courtesy of Soul Jazz Records, London, England

    User reviews64

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Great examination of bipolar disease, and how mental illness effects family!
    'INFINITELY POLAR BEAR': Three and a Half Stars (Out of Five)

    A comedy-drama flick, about a bipolar dad, struggling to raise his two young daughters; while his wife tries to support their family, in business school. The film was written and directed by Maya Forbes; and it's based on her own life experiences (as a young girl, with a bipolar father). The movie stars Mark Ruffalo, Zoe Saldana, Imogene Wolodarsky and Ashley Aufderheide. It's an interesting, and well made film study; on mental illness, and how it effects loved ones.

    The story takes place in late 1970s Boston. Cameron Stuart (Ruffalo) is married to Maggie; and they have two young daughters together, Amelia (Wolodarsky) and Faith (Aufderheide). When Cameron has a bipolar breakdown, he's fired from his job and put in a mental hospital. Maggie moves their daughters into a cheap apartment, in a poor part of town. When Cameron is released from the hospital, Maggie asks him to take care of their kids; while she goes to business school, in New York full time. Cameron agrees, and then struggles to maintain his sanity; while also trying to be a good father.

    The film is a great examination of bipolar disease; and how mental illness effects family. Ruffalo is exceptional in the lead, and the two young girls are outstanding (as well); especially Wolodarsky, playing Forbes (as a young girl). Forbes' script is clever, and very thoughtful. Her direction is decent, but not anything too memorable. Still, it's a pretty impressive directorial debut.

    Watch our movie review show 'MOVIE TALK' at: https://youtu.be/b_aLk3J5gh4
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 19, 2015 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Нескінченно білий ведмідь
    • Filming locations
      • Providence, Rhode Island, USA
    • Production companies
      • Paper Street Films
      • Bad Robot
      • KGB Media
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $6,700,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,430,655
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $47,000
      • Jun 21, 2015
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,824,678
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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