Eight Below

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Eight Below

PG

2006

2h 0m

Kids & Family

Adventure

Drama

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The frozen wasteland of Antarctica serves as the background for a tale about the bonds of friendship and loyalty. Three members of a scientific expedition, Jerry Shepard (Paul Walker), his friend Cooper (Jason Biggs) and an American geologist (Bruce Greenwood), must leave their beloved sled dogs behind after a devastating accident and increasingly perilous weather conditions. Alone, the dogs struggle to survive the harsh Antarctic winter.

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Critics Consensus

Featuring a stellar cast of marooned mutts, who deftly display emotion, tenderness, loyalty and resolve, Eight Below is a heartwarming and exhilarating adventure film.

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J. R. Jones

Chicago Reader

May 27, 2011

Live-action animal adventures have always been a Disney specialty, and this one has a pretty compelling plot.

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Derek Adams

Time Out

Jun 24, 2006

It's heartwarming, occasionally exciting, and some of the cinematography is exemplary.

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Andrew Pulver

Guardian

May 6, 2006

2/5

After two hours in Walker's slack-jawed company, you feel like you've just gone through the Antarctic winter yourself.

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Danielle Solzman

Solzy at the Movies

Feb 17, 2022

...Eight Below is a testament to the challenges of survival and friendship.

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

Sep 7, 2020

3.0/4.0

A marvelous family film.

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Rachel Wagner

Rachel's Reviews (YouTube)

May 14, 2019

7/10

[Director] Frank Marshall does a good job.

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Mickey B.

@Mickerdoo Apr 6, 2026

Is it an arctic puff piece featuring dog actors? Yes. Is it actually endearing and heartwarming with Walker putting on a charm-fest? Also yes.

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Tommy D

@Thomas005 Nov 20, 2025

The best acting in this film is performed by the dogs. Very very immense

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thiago s

@Thiagostone Aug 7, 2025

Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom

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Tyler W

@twflix May 7, 2025

The best acting in this film is performed by the dogs and that's not saying much. Nothing about this predictable family movie is great, but it's a watchable arctic adventure that provides suspense for young people and dog lovers.

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I Am F

@Creepblaster Mar 18, 2025

Everything is standard and boring. Paul Walker is a bit annoying charming here.

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Dale R

@iromulus9 Jul 7, 2024

Based on a true story of eight sled dogs that get left in Antarctica during winter and their owner, played by Paul Walker, trying to get back to them. There is some solid acting in this film from Paul Walker and Bruce Greenwood. The story is also fairly well done, though I wasn’t on board with the love story as that didn’t seem necessary for the overall plot. The dogs were well trained and played their parts very well. Overall a serviceable movie that I think is worth your time.

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Synopsis

The frozen wasteland of Antarctica serves as the background for a tale about the bonds of friendship and loyalty. Three members of a scientific expedition, Jerry Shepard (Paul Walker), his friend Cooper (Jason Biggs) and an American geologist (Bruce Greenwood), must leave their beloved sled dogs behind after a devastating accident and increasingly perilous weather conditions. Alone, the dogs struggle to survive the harsh Antarctic winter.

Director: Frank Marshall
Producer: Patrick Crowley, David Hoberman, Doug Davison
Screenwriter: Mike Rich, David DiGilio
Distributor: Buena Vista Pictures
Production Co: Touchstone Pictures, Mandeville Films
Rating: PG (Some Peril|Brief Mild Language)
Genre: Kids & Family, Adventure, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 17, 2006, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 25, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $81.6M
Runtime: 2h 0m
Sound Mix: SDDS, DTS, Surround
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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