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Teddy Bear

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94% Tomatometer 16 Reviews 80% Popcornmeter 1,000+ Ratings
A 38-year-old bodybuilder takes a trip to Thailand to find a woman to marry.

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Stanley Kauffmann The New Republic Jun 17, 2013
The sex and filial troubles of 308-pound persons are not exactly common. But Matthiesen has evoked both the pathos and courage in these troubles, and, with the help of this reticent giant, explores them enticingly. Go to Full Review
Farran Smith Nehme New York Post Aug 24, 2012
3/4
This wispy story is distinguished by its sweetness of spirit, and it comes straight from Kold. Go to Full Review
Elizabeth Weitzman New York Daily News Aug 23, 2012
4/5
A heart-wrenching central performance anchors Mads Matthiesen's intimate, empathetic drama about a Danish bodybuilder who aims to grow up as he nears middle age. Go to Full Review
Nicholas Bell IONCINEMA.com Jul 29, 2019
A familiar formula with some finely wrought characters we can't help but wish the best for. Go to Full Review
Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Jan 18, 2013
B+
Its hulking gentle giant non-professional acting star, the real-life bodybuilder Kim Kold, brings the muscles, heart and sensitivity to his role. Go to Full Review
Victoria Alexander FilmsInReview.com Jan 13, 2013
It's Paddy Chayesky's Marty drenched in silent emotion. Go to Full Review
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Anakin G Feb 11, 2019 Beautiful and poetic movie! Humanity in its best
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Mads Matthiesen

Director

David Winters

Scott

Kim Kold

Dennis

Elsebeth Steentoft

Ingrid

Barbara Zatler

Sasha

Patrick Johnson

Lars

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Movie Info

Synopsis A 38-year-old bodybuilder takes a trip to Thailand to find a woman to marry.
Director
Mads Matthiesen
Screenwriter
Mads Matthiesen, Martin Zandvliet
Production Co
SF Film Production
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Danish
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 15, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$16.1K
Runtime
1h 32m
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