The Endurance (2001)
93%RT Audience Score: 88%
Awards & Nominations: NA
Endurance: Shackleton’s Legendary Antarctic Expedition is a captivating and enthralling documentary that not only recounts the harrowing journey of Shackleton and his crew but also serves as a poignant commentary on the decline of the romanticized, white-European Boy’s Own adventurism. The film seamlessly blends archival footage, reenactments, and interviews with scholars and descendants of the crew to create a vivid and immersive experience that transports the viewer to the icy depths of the Antarctic. The documentary pays tribute to Shackleton’s remarkable leadership and unwavering determination, which ensured the survival of his entire crew. The film is a testament to the human spirit and a reminder of the power of resilience and perseverance in the face of adversity. Overall, Endurance is a must-watch for anyone who appreciates great storytelling and the triumph of the human spirit.
If you’re looking for a documentary that will make you feel like you’re on a wild adventure, Endurance: Shackleton’s Legendary Antarctic Expedition is the one for you. This film tells the story of Ernest Shackleton and his crew’s journey to the South Pole, and it’s filled with stunning visuals and heart-pumping moments. You’ll be on the edge of your seat as you watch the crew battle the elements and fight for survival. And if you’re a fan of history, you’ll love the interviews with scholars and descendants of the crew. So grab some popcorn and get ready for a wild ride!
Production Company(ies)
Greenwich Film Productions, Herald Ace Nippon Herald Films,
Distributor
Cowboy Pictures
Release Type
Filming Location(s)
Elephant Island, Antarctica
MPAA / Certificate
G
Year of Release
2001
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:NA
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Runtime:1h 33m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Oct 19, 2001 Wide
Genre(s)
Documentary
Keyword(s)
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Worldwide gross: $2,453,083
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $4,134,152
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,227
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 450,835
US/Canada gross: $2,453,083
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $4,134,152
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,859
US/Canada opening weekend: $18,931
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $31,904
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,350
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): NA
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): NA
Production budget ranking: NA
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
George Butler – Director
Caroline Alexander – Writer
Joseph Dorman – Writer
Caroline Alexander – Executive Producer
Director(s)
George Butler
Writer(s)
Caroline Alexander, Caroline Alexander, Joseph Dorman
Producer(s)
George Butler
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (65) | Top Critics (25) | Fresh (62) | Rotten (3)
Fascinatingly evokes not just the gruelling, first-person details of this particular polar expedition, but the waning moments of the entire spirit of romantic, white-European Boy’s Own adventurism.
February 1, 2002
Geoff Pevere
Toronto Star
TOP CRITIC
Beautifully blends interviews with scholars and descendants of that crew, still photos and movie film from the trip and re-creations of the events of the voyage.
February 1, 2002
Roger Moore
Orlando Sentinel
TOP CRITIC
Footage from a remarkable silent documentary has been combined with new photography, music and a narration to produce an even more remarkable sound documentary.
January 4, 2002 | Rating: 3.5/4
Roger Ebert
Chicago Sun-Times
TOP CRITIC
Most of all, it is a salute to Shackleton himself, whose calm and grace under extreme pressure helped guarantee that not a single crew member would be lost.
January 3, 2002
John Petrakis
Chicago Tribune
TOP CRITIC
Those who see Endurance, however, are not likely soon to forget what they see, even if they have some difficulty imagining how it could be possibly be true.
December 21, 2001
Terry Lawson
Detroit Free Press
TOP CRITIC
Anyone interested in great stories should be interested in this one.
December 21, 2001
Dick Kreck
Denver Post
TOP CRITIC
So-so documentary on ill-fated South Pole journey.
December 8, 2002 | Rating: 2.5/5
Phil Hall
Film Threat
The interesting and almost unbelievable subject matter legitimizes the legend of Ernest Shackleton, even if it is a little slow in the process.
September 18, 2002 | Rating: 70/100
Ryan Cracknell
Apollo Guide
September 18, 2002 | Rating: A
Eric D. Snider
EricDSnider.com
A documentary that instructs as it entertains.
August 9, 2002 | Rating: 3.5/4
Walter Chaw
Film Freak Central
A compelling story of survival and determination.
June 6, 2002 | Rating: 4/5
Jeffrey Bruner
Des Moines Register
The key to making this work is to keep the suspense building, which Butler does admirably.
February 26, 2002 | Rating: 4/5
Brad Haynes
Orlando Weekly…
Plot
“The Endurance” is a documentary about Sir Ernest Shackleton’s 1914-1916 expedition to Antarctica, which recounts one of history’s greatest tales of survival.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Liam Neeson narrates the documentary.
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