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Eight Below

2006Movie2 h 0 minPG

Drama
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic647.4Rotten Tomatoes73%78%

A deeply moving, tense adventure movie about family, with standout world-building.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs, big ideas or scares.

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Story

The Most Amazing Story Of Survival, Friendship, And Adventure Ever Told.

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.

Feels like

  • Animal Survival Drama
  • Antarctic Expedition
  • Heartbreaking & Inspiring
  • Loyalty & Perseverance
  • Emotional Journey
  • Visually Striking
  • Human-Animal Bond
  • Adventure & Rescue
  • Hopeful & Tense

Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Frank Marshall
Written by
David DiGilio
Produced by
David Hoberman, Patrick Crowley
Music by
Mark Isham

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Facts

February 17, 2006 · 2 h 0 min · PG

Released
February 17, 2006
Runtime
2 h 0 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Adventure, Drama, Family
Original language
English
Made in
Germany, United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$40 million
Box office
$120 million
Available in
81 countries

Tropes

The Baby of the Bunch, Big Friendly Dog, Big Guy +9

  • The Baby of the Bunch
  • Big Friendly Dog
  • Big Guy
  • Bittersweet Ending
  • Disney Death
  • Face Death with Dignity
  • Jump Scare
  • The Leader
  • No One Gets Left Behind
  • Very Loosely Based on a True Story
  • Wintry Auroral Sky
  • Team Dad

12 of 17 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Eight Below?"

Questions about Eight Below

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Eight Below?

PrimeDisney+

In the United States, Eight Below streams on Prime and Disney+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It also streams in 70 other countries.

Is Eight Below worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 73%, and Metacritic 64).

Is Eight Below okay for kids?

PGDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Eight Below plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was Eight Below a box office hit?

Budget$40 million
Box office$120 million

Yes: it cost about $40 million to make and earned $120 million worldwide, 3.0 times its budget.