The Grey

"Live or die on this day."

Jan 27 2012 R 1h 57m
Action, Adventure, Drama

Following a grueling five-week shift at an Alaskan oil refinery, workers led by sharpshooter John Ottway are flying home for a much-needed vacation. But a brutal storm causes their plane to crash in the frozen wilderness, and only eight men, including Ottway, survive. As they trek southward toward civilization and safety, Ottway and his companions must battle mortal injuries, the icy elements, and a pack of hungry wolves.

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Plot

In Alaska, a team of oil workers board a flight home; however, they cross a storm and the airplane crashes. Only seven workers survive in the wilderness and John Ottway, who is a huntsman that kills wolves to protect the workers, assumes leadership of the group. Shortly after they learn that they are surrounded by a pack of wolves and Ottway advises that they should seek protection in the woods. But while they walk through the heavy snow, they are chased and attacked by the carnivorous mammals.

Written by

Joe Carnahan, Ian Mackenzie Jeffers

Directed by

Joe Carnahan

Cast

Liam Neeson, Dermot Mulroney, Frank Grillo

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America, United Kingdom

Production Companies

LD Entertainment, Chambara Pictures, Inferno Distribution, 1984 Private Defense Contractors, Scott Free Productions, Open Road Films

Languages

English

Awards

2 wins & 8 nominations total

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Scores
# of Votes
271,276
Average Rating
6.7 out of 10
Metascore
64
Popularity
NA