Eight Below

Eight Below (2006)

  • 72% of critics liked it
    (146 reviews)

  • 80% of users liked it
    (355,204 ratings)

Eight brave sled dogs search for the master who is looking for a way to rescue them in this adventure drama. An American geologist (Bruce Greenwood) flies to Antarctica to participate in a project at the United States Research Base, where he teams up with arctic guide Jerry Shepard (Paul Walker) and… More

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PG,
Directed By
Written By
Dave Digilio
Genres
Drama, Action & Adventure
In Theaters
Feb 17, 2006 Wide
On DVD
Jun 20, 2006
Buena Vista Pictures

Critic Reviews

  • J. R. Jones, Chicago Reader

    Live-action animal adventures have always been a Disney specialty, and this one has a pretty compelling plot.

  • Derek Adams, Time Out

    It's heartwarming, occasionally exciting, and some of the cinematography is exemplary.

  • Richard Roeper, Ebert & Roeper

    It's too clichéd, it's too rote, and honestly I think you have to care a little bit more about the individual dogs to believe that these people would care so much.

  • Peter L'Official, Village Voice

    The plot's slavish schmaltz proves as oppressive as the harsh winter that descends upon the dogs.

  • Jennie Punter, Globe and Mail

    ... the canine cuteness, breathtaking action and acts of bravery are worth braving the Disney elements -- overpowering, poignant music, an unnecessary romantic subplot -- if you like your movies doggy-style.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Scott G


    If only those actors could act, we'd have ourselves a gold winner.

  • Jim C


    Eight below is an emotional and good movie. The problem is that they say it was based on a true story, when in reality the dogs were lost they have no idea what happened to the dogs. It was depressing at times but could also be kind and good hearted. Its worth a watch but only once… More

  • Anthony L


    Stating that you should only watch this film for the dogs seems like quite obvious advice but to put up with the awful script, terrible acting and Jason 'Kill me now' Biggs, you have to be a big fan of our canine friends. Three stars purely for the Huskies.

  • KJ P


    Paul Walker makes this movie even better than it should have been! I did not expect this movie to be as good as it was, but it was fantastic. Paul Walker pulls off an amazing performance here, and the story is breathtaking.

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