Alaska 1996
“A missing father. A desperate search. An unforgettable adventure.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 109 minutes
- Director
- Fraser Clarke Heston
- Networks
- Castle Rock Entertainment, Fuchs/Burg
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is Alaska?
Topic: Film "Alaska" (1996). Format: Factual, original overview.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1996
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 109 minutes
- Release date
- Aug 14, 1996
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Studios
- Castle Rock Entertainment, Fuchs/Burg
- Budget
- $23,000,000
- Revenue
- $11,829,959
- Genres
- Family, Drama, Adventure
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.8/10 from 149 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~109 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Castle Rock Entertainment, Fuchs/Burg
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Topic: Film "Alaska" (1996).
Format: Factual, original overview.
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Synopsis: Jake Barnes (former airline pilot, now delivering toilet paper) and kids Sean and Jessie moved to Alaska after his wife died. Plane goes down in a storm during an emergency delivery. Kids search for him because authorities aren't doing enough. They have a polar bear they saved from a poacher.
TMDB: Released 08/14/1996 (US), PG, Family/Drama/Adventure, 1h 49m.
Wikipedia: American adventure survival film. Directed by Fraser Clarke Heston. Produced by Carol Fuchs and Andy Burg. Written by Burg and Scott Myers.
IMDb: Cast/crew credits.
Italian Wikipedia: Mentions friendship with a polar bear cub.
Title: Alaska
Year: 1996
Genre: American adventure survival film, Family, Drama, Adventure.
Director: Fraser Clarke Heston.
Producers: Carol Fuchs, Andy Burg.
Writers: Andy Burg, Scott Myers.
Release Date: August 14, 1996 (US).
Rating: PG.
Runtime: 1h
Should you watch it?
“A gripping exploration of family and drama that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Alaska worth watching?
Alaska holds a community rating of 5.8/10 based on 149 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Family, Drama for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Alaska and when was it released?
Alaska is a feature film with a runtime of 109 minutes. It was released in 1996. Release status: Released.
Who directed Alaska?
Alaska was directed by Fraser Clarke Heston.
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