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some peril and brief mild language
Plot: What's the story about?
Inspired by a true story, Eight Below is an exciting action-adventure about loyalty and the bonds of friendship set in the extreme wilderness of Antarctica. The film tells the story of three members of a scientific expedition: Jerry Shepard (Paul Walker), his best friend, Cooper (Jason Biggs), and a rugged American geologist (Bruce Greenwood), who are forced to leave behind their team of beloved sled dogs due to a sudden accident and perilous weather conditions in Antarctica. During the harsh, Antarctic winter, the dogs must struggle for survival alone in the intense frozen wilderness for over 6 months.
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Who stars in Eight Below: Cast List
Hours, Fast & Furious 6
American Reunion, Grassroots
Star Trek Into Darkness, For Greater Glory
Faster, The Sessions
Who's making Eight Below: Crew List
A look at the Eight Below behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Frank Marshall last directed Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story and Django. The film's writer David DiGilio last wrote North Wind and The Entity.
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David HobermanChristine Iso
Masaru Kakutani
Todd LIeberman
Roy Lee
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Production: What we know about Eight Below?
Key Facts
- The film is inspired by the events of a 1957 Japanese Antarctic Expedition, which served as the basis for the blockbuster Japanese film, Nankyoku Monogatari (Antarctica).
Filming Timeline
- 2004 - December: The film was set to Completed status.
Eight Below Release Date: When was the film released?
Eight Below was a release in 2006 on Friday, February 17, 2006. There were 4 other movies released on the same date, including Winter Passing, Flicka and Date Movie.
Eight Below DVD & Blu-ray Release Date: When was the film released?
Eight Below was released on DVD & Blu-ray on Tuesday, June 20, 2006 .