---
title: "Alaska"
year: 1996
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/alaska-1996"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 36344
imdb_id: "tt0115493"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 109
community_rating: 5.8
vote_count: 149
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Alaska (1996) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/alaska-1996

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "Alaska" (1996).
Format: Factual, original overview.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Style: Neutral, encyclopedic prose, plain text (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Constraints: Use only provided facts. No guessing. First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Provided Sources:
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

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Fraser Clarke Heston
- **Networks / Studios**: Castle Rock Entertainment, Fuchs/Burg

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Thora Birch** as *Jessie Barnes*
- **Vincent Kartheiser** as *Sean Barnes*
- **Dirk Benedict** as *Jake Barnes*
- **Ben Cardinal** as *Charlie, Quincy Air Service*
- **Kristin Lehman** as *Florence*
- **Stephen E. Miller** as *Trooper Sam Harvey*
- **Don S. Davis** as *Sergeant Grazer*
- **Charlton Heston** as *Perry*
- **Duncan Fraser** as *Koontz*
- **Gordon Tootoosis** as *Ben*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Alaska online?
Alaska is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: 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.

### Q: 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.

### Q: Who directed Alaska?
Alaska was directed by Fraser Clarke Heston.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Alaska — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/36344)
- [Alaska (1996 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaska_(1996_film))
- [Alaska (1996) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0115493/fullcredits/)
- [Alaska (1996) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/36344-alaska/cast)
- [Alaska (film 1996) - Wikipedia](https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaska_(film_1996))

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