Alaska
“A missing father. A desperate search. An unforgettable adventure.”
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Alaska - Original Theatrical TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-08
Top Cast
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Thora Birch
Jessie Barnes
Vincent Kartheiser
Sean Barnes
Dirk Benedict
Jake Barnes
Ben Cardinal
Charlie, Quincy Air Service
Kristin Lehman
Florence
Stephen E. Miller
Trooper Sam Harvey
Don S. Davis
Sergeant Grazer
Charlton Heston
Perry
Duncan Fraser
Koontz
Gordon Tootoosis
Ben
Ryan Kent
Chip
Stephen E. Miller
Trooper Harvey
Byron Chief-Moon
Chip's Father
Adrien Dorval
Burly Fisherman
Ed Gale
Animatronics Bear Cub
Mark McCracken
Animatronics Mother Bear
Agee
Cubby
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 14, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$23M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$11.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.51x
-$11.2M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fraser Clarke Heston
- Screenplay & Story
- Andy Burg, Scott Myers
- Original Score
- Reg Powell
- Original Title
- Alaska
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Budget
- $23M
- Worldwide Gross
- $11.8M
- Production Studios
- Castle Rock Entertainment, Fuchs/Burg
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fraser Clarke Heston
Andy Burg, Scott Myers
Reg Powell
Tony Westman
Rob Kobrin
Carol Fuchs, Andy Burg
Department Leadership Roster
Fraser Clarke Heston
Director
Andy Burg
Writer
Scott Myers
Writer
Carol Fuchs
Producer
Andy Burg
Producer
Reg Powell
Original Music Composer
Tony Westman
Director of Photography
Rob Kobrin
Editor
Douglas Higgins
Production Design
Monique Prudhomme
Costume Design
Betty Thomas Quee
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 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.
Who directed Alaska?
Alaska was directed by Fraser Clarke Heston.
Who stars in Alaska?
The principal cast of Alaska includes Thora Birch, Vincent Kartheiser, Dirk Benedict, Ben Cardinal, Kristin Lehman.
When was Alaska released and how long is it?
Alaska was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
What was the box office and production budget of Alaska?
Alaska had a reported production budget of $23M and grossed $11.8M at the worldwide box office (0.51 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Alaska?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Alaska was composed by Reg Powell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Alaska?
Alaska holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).