Eight Below (2006): cast, story & where to watch

2006 · Film · ★ 7

Eight Below poster

Released in 2006, Eight Below is a drama, adventure and family film directed by Frank Marshall, running about 120 minutes. “The Most Amazing Story Of Survival, Friendship, And Adventure Ever Told.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. In the Antarctic, after an expedition with Dr. Davis McClaren, the sled dog trainer Jerry Shepherd has to leave the polar base with his colleagues due to the proximity of a heavy snow storm. He ties his dogs to be rescued after, but the mission is called-off and the dogs are left alone at their own fortune. For six months, Jerry tries to find a sponsor for a rescue mission.

Who’s in it. Eight Below stars Paul Walker as Jerry Shepard, Bruce Greenwood as Davis McClaren, Moon Bloodgood as Katie and Jason Biggs as Charlie Cooper, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Eight Below has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $120.5M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and 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 Eight Below page.

If you liked it. Fans of Eight Below tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Eight Below (2006)?
In US, Eight Below is available to stream on Disney Plus, and 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 Eight Below worth watching?
Eight Below holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Eight Below?
Eight Below stars Paul Walker, Bruce Greenwood, Moon Bloodgood, Jason Biggs and Gerard Plunkett.
When was Eight Below released?
Eight Below was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.