Mystery, Alaska (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1999, Mystery, Alaska is a comedy and drama film directed by Jay Roach, running about 119 minutes. “A Small Town on the Outskirts of Greatness.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In Mystery, Alaska, life revolves around the legendary Saturday hockey game at the local pond. But everything changes when the hometown team unexpectedly gets booked in an exhibition match against the New York Rangers. When quirky small-towners, slick promoters and millionaire athletes come together.
Who’s in it. Mystery, Alaska stars Russell Crowe as John Biebe, Hank Azaria as Charles Danner, Mary McCormack as Donna Biebe and Burt Reynolds as Judge Walter Burns, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Mystery, Alaska has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $8.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mystery, Alaska page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mystery, Alaska tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mystery, Alaska (1999)?
- In US, Mystery, Alaska is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mystery, Alaska worth watching?
- Mystery, Alaska holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mystery, Alaska?
- Mystery, Alaska stars Russell Crowe, Hank Azaria, Mary McCormack, Burt Reynolds and Colm Meaney.
- When was Mystery, Alaska released?
- Mystery, Alaska was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.