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Eight Below (2006)

โ€œThe Most Amazing Story Of Survival, Friendship, And Adventure Ever Told.โ€

7.0/10 ยท 1,870 votes 2h 0m pg AdventureDramaFamily

#60 of 217 films from 2006 #605 of 1617 in adventure

Directed by Frank Marshall ยท Written by David DiGilio

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Overview

In the Antarctic, after an expedition with Dr. Davis McClaren, the sled dog trainer Jerry Shepherd has to leave the polar base with his colleagues due to the proximity of a heavy snow storm. He ties his dogs to be rescued after, but the mission is called-off and the dogs are left alone at their own fortune. For six months, Jerry tries to find a sponsor for a rescue mission.

Cast

Paul Walkeras Jerry Shepard
Bruce Greenwoodas Davis McClaren
Moon Bloodgoodas Katie
Jason Biggsas Charlie Cooper
Gerard Plunkettas Dr. Andy Harrison
Wendy Crewsonas Eve McClaren
Duncan Fraseras Captain Lovett
Dexter Bellas Worker #1
August Schellenbergas Mindo
Belinda Metzas Dr. Rosemary Paris
Connor Christopher Levinsas Eric McClaren
Connor Christopher Levinsas Eric McClaren
Dan Ziskieas Navy Commander
Michael David Simmsas Armin Butler

Facts

Release dateFebruary 17, 2006
Runtime120 min (2h 0m) โ€” longer as the 2006 average of 106 min
GenresAdventure, Drama, Family
LanguageEN
Budget$40,000,000
Box office$120,453,565 (3.0ร— budget)
IMDbtt0397313

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Questions

How long is Eight Below?
Eight Below runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Is Eight Below worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7/10 across 1,870 votes, which places it #60 of 217 films released in 2006 in this index (top 73%) and #605 among 1617 adventure titles.
Who directed Eight Below?
Eight Below was directed by Frank Marshall. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Alive (1993), Arachnophobia (1990), Congo (1995).
Who stars in Eight Below?
Paul Walker as Jerry Shepard; Bruce Greenwood as Davis McClaren; Moon Bloodgood as Katie; Jason Biggs as Charlie Cooper; Gerard Plunkett as Dr. Andy Harrison; Wendy Crewson as Eve McClaren.
What is Eight Below rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Eight Below?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/53707.

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