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Mystery, Alaska

1999Movie1 h 59 minR

ComedyDrama
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic497.5Rotten Tomatoes36%66%

A thrilling, hopeful drama movie about sports and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

A Small Town on the Outskirts of Greatness.

In Mystery, Alaska, life revolves around the legendary Saturday hockey game at the local pond. But everything changes when the hometown team unexpectedly gets booked in an exhibition match against the New York Rangers. When quirky small-towners, slick promoters and millionaire athletes come together.

Feels like

  • Small Town
  • Hockey
  • Underdog Story
  • Feel-Good Movie
  • Community
  • Eccentric Characters
  • Sports Comedy
  • David vs. Goliath
  • Quirky

Cast

24 of 34

Crew

Directed by
Jay Roach
Written by
Sean O'Byrne, David E. Kelley
Produced by
David E. Kelley, Howard Baldwin
Music by
Carter Burwell

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 1, 1999 · 1 h 59 min · R

Released
October 1, 1999
Runtime
1 h 59 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, United States
Budget
$28 million
Box office
$9 million
Available in
52 countries

Tropes

Down to the Last Play, This Ain't Rocket Surgery, Cutesy Name Town +2

  • Down to the Last Play
  • This Ain't Rocket Surgery
  • Cutesy Name Town
  • Never Accepted in His Hometown
  • Common Nonsense Jury

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Mystery, Alaska?"

Questions about Mystery, Alaska

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Where can I stream Mystery, Alaska?

PrimeHoopla

In the United States, Mystery, Alaska streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 26 other countries.

Is Mystery, Alaska worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 36%, and Metacritic 49). Audiences rate it higher (69 out of 100) than critics (43).

Is Mystery, Alaska okay for kids?

RStrong language

Yes: it's rated R in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Mystery, Alaska make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (6 of 10) and slapstick (5 of 10).

Was Mystery, Alaska a box office flop?

Budget$28 million
Box office$9 million

Yes: it cost about $28 million to make and earned $9 million worldwide, 32% of its budget.