Alaska
1996, English. Directed by Fraser Clarke Heston.
A missing father. A desperate search. An unforgettable adventure.
Jake Barnes and his two kids, Sean and Jessie, have moved to Alaska after his wife died. He is a former airline pilot now delivering toilet paper across the mountains. During an emergency delivery in a storm his plane goes down somewhere in the mountains. Annoyed that the authorities aren't doing enough, Jessie and Sean set out on an adventure to find their father with the help of a polar bear which they have saved from a ferocious poacher. Conflict ensues.
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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5.8/10 from 149 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Alaska isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- Fraser Clarke HestonDirector
- Thora BirchJessie Barnes
- Vincent KartheiserSean Barnes
- Dirk BenedictJake Barnes
- Ben CardinalCharlie, Quincy Air Service
- Kristin LehmanFlorence
- Stephen E. MillerTrooper Sam Harvey
- Don S. DavisSergeant Grazer
- Charlton HestonPerry
- Duncan FraserKoontz
- Gordon TootoosisBen
- Ryan KentChip
- Stephen E. MillerTrooper Harvey
Details
- Released
- 14 August 1996
- Country
- Canada, United States of America
- Written by
- Scott Myers, Andy Burg
- Budget
- $23M
- Box office
- $12M
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Alaska: quick answers
Is Alaska worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.8/10 from 149 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Alaska?
Alaska runs 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Does Alaska have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Alaska. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Alaska parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Alaska is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Alaska on?
Alaska isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 2 November 2026.)
What movies are like Alaska?
If you liked Alaska, try Eight Below, White Fang, A Cry in the Wild.
Who directed Alaska?
Alaska (1996) was directed by Fraser Clarke Heston and stars Thora Birch, Vincent Kartheiser, Dirk Benedict.