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7.0 / 10(1,880 votes)IMDbPG20062h 0m$120.5M Worldwide GrossGermany, United Kingdom, United States of America

Eight Below

“The Most Amazing Story Of Survival, Friendship, And Adventure Ever Told.”

Synopsis

In the Antarctic, after an expedition with Dr. Davis McClaren, the sled dog trainer Jerry Shepherd has to leave the polar base with his colleagues due to the proximity of a heavy snow storm. He ties his dogs to be rescued after, but the mission is called-off and the dogs are left alone at their own fortune. For six months, Jerry tries to find a sponsor for a rescue mission.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Eight Below (2006) Trailer | Paul Walker | Jason Biggs

Type: Trailer • Published 2023-06-28

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Buenos Aires

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

February 17, 2006

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

June 1, 2006

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBlockbuster Success (3.01x ROI)

Production Budget

$40M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$120.5M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

3.01x

+$80.5M net gain

Theatrical Status

Mega Hit

Box office tier

Budget: $40MWorldwide: $120.5M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Frank Marshall
Screenplay & Story
David DiGilio, Toshirō Ishidō
Original Score
Mark Isham
Original Title
Eight Below
Country of Origin
Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
2h 0m
Production Budget
$40M
Worldwide Gross
$120.5M
Production Studios
Walt Disney Pictures, Spyglass Entertainment, Mandeville Films, The Kennedy/Marshall Company, Winking Productions, Survival Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Frank Marshall

Screenplay & Story

David DiGilio, Toshirō Ishidō

Original Score & Music

Mark Isham

Director of Photography

Don Burgess

Film Editing

Christopher Rouse

Producers

Patrick Crowley, David Hoberman, Gary Barber, Roger Birnbaum, Christine Iso

Department Leadership Roster

Frank Marshall

Frank Marshall

Director

Don Burgess

Don Burgess

Director of Photography

Christopher Rouse

Christopher Rouse

Editor

David DiGilio

Writer

John Willett

Production Design

Jori Woodman

Costume Design

Patrick Crowley

Patrick Crowley

Producer

David Hoberman

David Hoberman

Producer

Mark Isham

Mark Isham

Original Music Composer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG

PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)PG

Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.

Germany (FSK)0

FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.

France (CNC)TP
United Kingdom (BBFC)PG

Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.

United States (MPAA)PG

Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Eight Below.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Eight Below

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Eight Below about?

In the Antarctic, after an expedition with Dr. Davis McClaren, the sled dog trainer Jerry Shepherd has to leave the polar base with his colleagues due to the proximity of a heavy snow storm. He ties his dogs to be rescued after, but the mission is called-off and the dogs are left alone at their own fortune. For six months, Jerry tries to find a sponsor for a rescue mission.

Who directed Eight Below?

Eight Below was directed by Frank Marshall.

Who stars in Eight Below?

The principal cast of Eight Below includes Paul Walker, Moon Bloodgood, Jason Biggs, Bruce Greenwood, Wendy Crewson.

When was Eight Below released and how long is it?

Eight Below was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.

What was the box office and production budget of Eight Below?

Eight Below had a reported production budget of $40M and grossed $120.5M at the worldwide box office (3.01 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).

Who composed the musical score for Eight Below?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Eight Below was composed by Mark Isham.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Eight Below?

Eight Below holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).