Eight Below

A heartwarming tale of survival and loyalty in the harshest conditions on Earth.

Critics broadly found the film an effective and emotionally engaging survival adventure, especially praising its canine performers and Paul Walker while noting its excessive length and occasional scientific inaccuracies.

• The abandoned sled dogs become the primary active survivors during six months alone in Antarctica.
• The polar base and surrounding Antarctic wilderness isolate the dogs from rescue and make weather a constant threat.
• Jerry Shepherd remains committed to finding a sponsor and returning for the sled dogs after the mission is called off.
• Jerry's prolonged search for funding is interwoven with the dogs' struggle to survive at the polar station.

• The Call of the Wildshared survival adventure, wilderness isolation, human-animal bond, and family-friendly emotional stakes
• The Last Trappershared Antarctic survival setting, expedition peril, environmental isolation, and earnest adventure drama
• Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journeyshared loyal animal companions, survival adversity, heartfelt family tone, and wilderness adventure

Director

Frank Marshall

Release Date

2006-02-17

Runtime

120 min

Rating

7.0 / 10 (1888)

What is Eight Below about?

An abandoned sled-dog team battles Antarctic isolation while its trainer fights to bring them home.

What is Eight Below like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Eight Below as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is Eight Below violent?

Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Eight Below as mild.

What did critics think of Eight Below?

Critics broadly found the film an effective and emotionally engaging survival adventure, especially praising its canine performers and Paul Walker while noting its excessive length and occasional scientific inaccuracies.

Which films are like Eight Below?

Films with a similar feel include The Call of the Wild, The Last Trapper, and Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey.

How long is Eight Below?

Eight Below runs 120 minutes.

Where can I watch Eight Below?

In United States, Eight Below streams on Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.