Let’s talk about Cocaine Bear, the latest movie to hit theatres today.

Cocaine Bear movie just hit theatres today! It currently has a 6.7/10 rating from IMDB and a 72% on Rotten Tomatoes. Will you be watching?

What is the story behind Cocaine Bear?

According to the film synopsis, Cocaine Bear is about “a 500-pound black bear that consumes a significant amount of cocaine. After doing so, it embarks on a drug-fueled rampage which encompasses an eccentric gathering of cops, criminals, tourists, and teenagers assemble in a Georgia forest.”

Is Cocaine Bear on Netflix?

Right now, you can catch Cocaine Bear in theatres. The film was just released today, February 24!

Is Cocaine Bear based on a true story? 

The story is supposedly loosely inspired by the story from 1985, involving an American black bear that ingested a duffel bag full of cocaine, as mentioned here. The bear reportedly ingested 34 kilograms worth of Cocaine which held a street value of $2 million. Apparently, the bear was famously referred to as Pablo Escobear.

Who was the cast of Cocaine Bear?

The cast features famous faces such as; Keri Russell, O’Shea Jackson, Jr., Christian Convery-Jennings, and Alden Ehrenreich among others. It was also directed by Elizabeth Banks.

Published by HOLR Magazine.