Alaska (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1996, Alaska is an adventure and family film directed by Fraser Clarke Heston, running about 109 minutes. “A missing father. A desperate search. An unforgettable adventure.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Alaska stars Thora Birch as Jessie Barnes, Vincent Kartheiser as Sean Barnes, Dirk Benedict as Jake Barnes and Ben Cardinal as Charlie, Quincy Air Service, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Alaska has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $11.8M 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 Alaska page.
If you liked it. Fans of Alaska tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Alaska (1996)?
- In US, 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 Alaska worth watching?
- Alaska holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Alaska?
- Alaska stars Thora Birch, Vincent Kartheiser, Dirk Benedict, Ben Cardinal and Kristin Lehman.
- When was Alaska released?
- Alaska was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.