The Grizzlies
“What lies behind us is tiny compared to what lies within us.”
Synopsis
In a small Arctic town struggling with the highest suicide rate in North America, a group of Inuit students' lives are transformed when they are introduced to the sport of lacrosse.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2019-02-19
Top Cast
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Ben Schnetzer
Russ Sheppard
Emerald MacDonald
Miranda Atatahak
Booboo Stewart
Kyle Aviak
Paul Nutarariaq
Zach
Ricky Marty-Pahtaykan
Adam Kikpak
Tantoo Cardinal
Janace
Eric Schweig
Harry
Will Sasso
Mike Johnston
Anna Lambe
Spring (Winter Kuliktana Blais)
Fred Bailey
Roger
Miali Buscemi
Lenore
Brad Fraser
Tanner
James Takkiruq
Vinny (David "Goalie" Topilak)
Simon Nattaq
Sam
Madeline Ivalu
Lena
Seth Burke
Johnny
Jennifer Kilabuk
Grace
Natar Ungalaaq
Pete
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 15, 2020
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Miranda de Pencier
- Screenplay & Story
- Graham Yost, Moira Walley-Beckett
- Original Score
- Garth Stevenson, Adam Tanuyak
- Original Title
- The Grizzlies
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Inuktitut
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Northwood Entertainment, Puhitaq, The Kennedy/Marshall Company, Jake Steinfeld Productions, Pacific Northwest Pictures, Mongrel Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Miranda de Pencier
Graham Yost, Moira Walley-Beckett
Garth Stevenson, Adam Tanuyak
Jim Denault
James Vandewater, Ronald Sanders
Alethea Arnaquq-Baril, Miranda de Pencier, Frank Marshall, Stacey Aglok MacDonald, Jake Steinfeld
Department Leadership Roster
Miranda de Pencier
Director
Alethea Arnaquq-Baril
Producer
Miranda de Pencier
Producer
Zazu Myers
Production Design
Stacey Aglok MacDonald
Producer
Garth Stevenson
Original Music Composer
James Vandewater
Editor
Zanne Devine
Producer
Damon D'Oliveira
Producer
Jim Denault
Director of Photography
Ronald Sanders
Editor
Graham Yost
Writer
Moira Walley-Beckett
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Grizzlies
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Grizzlies about?
In a small Arctic town struggling with the highest suicide rate in North America, a group of Inuit students' lives are transformed when they are introduced to the sport of lacrosse.
Who directed The Grizzlies?
The Grizzlies was directed by Miranda de Pencier.
Who stars in The Grizzlies?
The principal cast of The Grizzlies includes Ben Schnetzer, Emerald MacDonald, Booboo Stewart, Paul Nutarariaq, Ricky Marty-Pahtaykan.
When was The Grizzlies released and how long is it?
The Grizzlies was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for The Grizzlies?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Grizzlies was composed by Garth Stevenson, Adam Tanuyak.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Grizzlies?
The Grizzlies holds official age classifications: CA: R; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).