Eight Below (2006)
Kernel Score: 79% · 1,796 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Adventure, Drama, Family
Released: 2006-02-17
Runtime: 120 minutes
Where to watch Eight Below
- Stream: Prime Video, Disney+
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
Eight Below parents' guide: ages 6+
Parents need to know that Eight Below is a PG-rated family adventure drama about sled dogs left stranded in Antarctica and their handler's mission to rescue them.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Depicts the dogs' harsh survival struggle in the Antarctic; emotional but not graphic, per its PG rating.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Paul Walker as Jerry Shepard
- Moon Bloodgood as Katie
- Jason Biggs as Charlie Cooper
- Bruce Greenwood as Davis McClaren
- Wendy Crewson as Eve McClaren
- Duncan Fraser as Captain Lovett
- August Schellenberg as Mindo
- Gerard Plunkett as Dr. Andy Harrison
- Belinda Metz as Dr. Rosemary Paris
- Connor Christopher Levins as Eric McClaren
Eight Below FAQ
Is Eight Below good?
Eight Below has a 79% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,796 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Eight Below?
In the US you can stream Eight Below on Prime Video and Disney+ and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Eight Below OK for kids?
Eight Below is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 6+. Parents need to know that Eight Below is a PG-rated family adventure drama about sled dogs left stranded in Antarctica and their handler's mission to rescue them.
What movies are like Eight Below?
If you liked Eight Below, try The Call of the Wild, Togo, Max and A Dog's Way Home.