Eight Below, 2006, PG, 2h 0m
Eight Below Runtime: 120 minutes Age Rating: PG Release Date: February 17, 2006 Based on a True Story: Loosely inspired by the 1958 Japanese Antarctic expedition involving sled dogs Studio: Walt Disney Pictures Franchise: Standalone Franchise Position: N/A Three members of a scientific expedition, Jerry Shepard (Paul Walker), his friend Charlie Cooper (Jason Biggs), and geologist Davis McClaren (Bruce Greenwood), are forced to leave their beloved sled dogs behind in Antarctica due to a sudden accident and worsening weather conditions. The dogs must survive alone in the harsh Antarctic winter. Ratings: My Rating: 7.5/10 The Dove Foundation: N/A IMDb: 6.8/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 73% (Critics), 81% (Audience) Metacritic: 64/100 Plot Summary: In Antarctica, a scientific research team relies on a group of loyal sled dogs to help them with expeditions. When a sudden storm forces the team to evacuate, they must leave the dogs behind. The film follows the dogs’ struggle to survive the brutal winte...