Eight Below

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

Feb 17 2006 PG 2h 0m
Adventure, Drama, Family

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.

Plot

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 while his dogs fight for survival.

Written by

David DiGilio, Toshirô Ishidô, Koreyoshi Kurahara

Directed by

Frank Marshall

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

The Kennedy/Marshall Company, Vertigo Entertainment, Winking Productions, Mandeville Films, Spyglass Entertainment, Walt Disney Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

2 wins & 2 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
71,456
Average Rating
7.3 out of 10
Metascore
64
Popularity
NA