Alaska
"A missing father. A desperate search. An unforgettable adventure."
Originally released in 1996. Alaska is a family/drama film. directed by Fraser Clarke Heston.
Starring Thora Birch, Vincent Kartheiser, and Dirk Benedict
Synopsis
Jake Barnes and his two kids, Sean and Jessie, have moved to Alaska after his wife died. He is a former airline pilot now delivering toilet paper across the mountains. During an emergency delivery in a storm his plane goes down somewhere in the mountains. Annoyed that the authorities aren't doing enough, Jessie and Sean set out on an adventure to find their father with the help of a polar bear which they have saved from a ferocious poacher. Conflict ensues.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 14, 1996
29 years ago
Runtime
1h 49m
109 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (139 votes)
Budget
$23M
Production budget
Box Office
$11.8M
0.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $23,000,000
- Revenue
- $11,829,959
Production Companies
- Castle Rock Entertainment
- Fuchs/Burg
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alaska about?
Jake Barnes and his two kids, Sean and Jessie, have moved to Alaska after his wife died. He is a former airline pilot now delivering toilet paper across the mountains. During an emergency delivery ...
Who directed Alaska?
Alaska was directed by Fraser Clarke Heston.
How long is Alaska?
Alaska has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
When was Alaska released?
Alaska was released on August 14, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Alaska?
The main cast of Alaska includes Thora Birch, Vincent Kartheiser, Dirk Benedict, Ben Cardinal, Kristin Lehman.
Is Alaska worth watching?
Alaska has a user rating of 5.8/10 based on 139 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.