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5.7/10
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While searching for their missing father in the mountains of Alaska, two siblings come across a baby polar bear on the run from a pair of poachers.While searching for their missing father in the mountains of Alaska, two siblings come across a baby polar bear on the run from a pair of poachers.While searching for their missing father in the mountains of Alaska, two siblings come across a baby polar bear on the run from a pair of poachers.
- Awards
- 3 nominations
Byron Chief-Moon
- Chip's Father
- (as Byron Chief Moon)
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Did you know
- TriviaThora Birch and Vincent Kartheiser did their own stunts, after a month of intense training sessions with the movie's sports consultants.
- GoofsWhen Sean is going down a rock wall to rescue his father from the plane, you can see the shadow of the microphone on a rock.
- Alternate versionsThe Columbia Pictures logo and its closing line art logo are both plastered in the post-2002 prints by Warner Bros. who owns most of Castle Rock's pre-2010 library including Alaska. And despite featuring the 2001 Warner Bros. Pictures logo at the start, each format also contained different closing logos with the Warner Bros. Television logo in the DVD and 2001 Warner Bros. Pictures logo on the digital platforms.
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A Stunning and Breathtaking Journey of Visual Delight.
If it were only for the splendid and breathtaking scenery i would still recommend this movie. However this film also delivers on the emotional level and follows a journey of transformation as beautiful as the visual aspects.
A single father apts for a change after losing his wife by moving to Alaska with his two children to become a bush pilot. His son is resentful at best, ungrateful, and unappreciative of the vast and stunning riches Alaska has to offer. When their father's plane goes down and rescue efforts fail, they begin a spiritual journey that will forever change their lives. The son, Shawn, played by Vincent Karthieser, soon comes to terms with the death of his mother, the love for his father, and the respect and appreciation for Alaska. Thora Birch, an actress with a promising future, provides the level-headed and sensible approach to the journey in contrast to her brother's cockiness and arrogance which provides for great chemistry between the two.
Along with the natural beauty and landscapes just about every other aspect associated with Alaska is present from: poaching, bushpilots, kayaking, rustic cabins, rock climbing,, moutaineering, camping, and the northern lights along with Cubby, a baby polar bear who tags along and even provides for some tear jerking moments and light hearted humor.
Overall this is a great movie for the entire family or for one with a fascination with the wonders and beauty of the last frontier. It truly evokes a sense of appreciation delivered in a manner without the concept of strong language, violence, and nudity, the three marketing schemes of the industry. It is a fantastic adventure, with great camera angles, stunning visuals and a powerful message. Very well done IMHO.
A single father apts for a change after losing his wife by moving to Alaska with his two children to become a bush pilot. His son is resentful at best, ungrateful, and unappreciative of the vast and stunning riches Alaska has to offer. When their father's plane goes down and rescue efforts fail, they begin a spiritual journey that will forever change their lives. The son, Shawn, played by Vincent Karthieser, soon comes to terms with the death of his mother, the love for his father, and the respect and appreciation for Alaska. Thora Birch, an actress with a promising future, provides the level-headed and sensible approach to the journey in contrast to her brother's cockiness and arrogance which provides for great chemistry between the two.
Along with the natural beauty and landscapes just about every other aspect associated with Alaska is present from: poaching, bushpilots, kayaking, rustic cabins, rock climbing,, moutaineering, camping, and the northern lights along with Cubby, a baby polar bear who tags along and even provides for some tear jerking moments and light hearted humor.
Overall this is a great movie for the entire family or for one with a fascination with the wonders and beauty of the last frontier. It truly evokes a sense of appreciation delivered in a manner without the concept of strong language, violence, and nudity, the three marketing schemes of the industry. It is a fantastic adventure, with great camera angles, stunning visuals and a powerful message. Very well done IMHO.
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- Jul 16, 2000
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- Language
- Also known as
- Alaska, terra d'aventures
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Box office
- Budget
- $23,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $11,829,959
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $2,914,992
- Aug 18, 1996
- Gross worldwide
- $11,829,959
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