Movies About Alaska

From Sean Penn, starring Emile Hirsch, Vince Vaughn, Catherine Keener, Marcia Gay Harden
Rated R

Into the Wild (2007) is a biographical drama film directed by Sean Penn. The film stars Emile Hirsch as Christopher McCandless, a young man who decides to abandon his privileged life and go on a journey into the wilderness of Alaska. After donating his entire savings to charity and burning all of his possessions, Christopher sets off on a cross-country journey in search of a deeper understanding of life. Along the way, he meets a variety of people, experiences moments of joy and hardship, and eventually finds his way to the wilds of Alaska. The film follows Christopher's journey, as well as explores his inner struggles and motivations, ultimately revealing the power of nature and the human spirit.

From Werner Herzog, starring Timothy Treadwell, Amie Huguenard, Werner Herzog, Carol Dexter
Rated R

Grizzly Man is a documentary film, directed by Werner Herzog and released in 2005. It tells the story of Timothy Treadwell, a nature enthusiast who devoted his life to living among grizzly bears in Alaska. The film follows Treadwell's journey as he develops a close relationship with the animals, and details the events that led to his violent death at the hands of a bear. Herzog also interviews some of Treadwell's friends and family, as well as experts in the field, who offer insight into his motivations and behavior. Grizzly Man is both a tribute to a unique individual and a cautionary tale about the dangers of interacting with wild animals.

From David Silverman, starring Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Rated PG-13

From Directors: Alastair Fothergill, Keith Scholey, Adam Chapman, starring Star: John C. Reilly
Rated G

From Christopher Nolan, starring Al Pacino, Robin Williams, Hilary Swank, Martin Donovan
Rated R

From Andrey Konchalovskiy, starring Jon Voight, Eric Roberts, Rebecca De Mornay, Kyle T. Heffner
Rated R

From Hal Walker, starring Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, Dorothy Lamour, Hillary Brooke
Rated Passed

From John Sayles, starring David Strathairn, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Vanessa Martinez, Michael Laskin
Rated R

From Guillermo del Toro, starring Idris Elba, Charlie Hunnam, Rinko Kikuchi, Charlie Day
Rated PG-13

From Joe Carnahan, starring Liam Neeson, Dermot Mulroney, Frank Grillo, Dallas Roberts
Rated R

From Directors: Daniel B. Gold, Judith Helfand, starring Daniel B. Gold, Ross Gelbspan, Bill McKibben, John 'Bish' Neuhauser
Rated Not Rated

From Randal Kleiser, starring Ethan Hawke, Klaus Maria Brandauer, Jed, Seymour Cassel
Rated PG

From Jay Roach, starring Russell Crowe, Burt Reynolds, Hank Azaria, Mary McCormack
Rated R

From Anne Fletcher, starring Sandra Bullock, Ryan Reynolds, Mary Steenburgen, Craig T. Nelson
Rated PG-13

From David Slade, starring Josh Hartnett, Melissa George, Danny Huston, Ben Foster
Rated R

From Frank Hall Green, starring Ella Purnell, Brian Geraghty, Diane Farr, Nolan Gerard Funk
Rated Not Rated

From Ken Kwapis, starring Drew Barrymore, John Krasinski, John Pingayak, Ahmaogak Sweeney
Rated PG

From Mark Mylod, starring Robin Williams, Giovanni Ribisi, Holly Hunter, Tim Blake Nelson
Rated R

From Andrew Okpeaha MacLean, starring Josiah Patkotak, Frank Qutuq Irelan, John Miller, Teddy Kyle Smith
Rated R

From Jared Hess, starring Michael Angarano, Jemaine Clement, Mike White, John Baker
Rated PG-13

From Olatunde Osunsanmi, starring Milla Jovovich, Elias Koteas, Will Patton, Hakeem Kae-Kazim
Rated PG-13

From Clint Eastwood, starring Clint Eastwood, Freddie Jones, David Huffman, Warren Clarke
Rated PG

From Paul W.S. Anderson, starring Milla Jovovich, Ali Larter, Wentworth Miller, Kim Coates
Rated R

From Brian Levant, starring Cuba Gooding Jr., James Coburn, Sisqó, Nichelle Nichols
Rated PG

From Steven Seagal, starring Steven Seagal, Michael Caine, Joan Chen, John C. McGinley
Rated R