Family Films Set in the Wilds of Alaska

Description: A biologist's study of wolves in the Arctic, which includes scenes in Alaska, provides an educational and family-friendly look at wildlife.

Fact: The film was based on the non-fiction book by Farley Mowat. It was shot in the Yukon Territory, Canada, which stands in for Alaska.

Description: Based on a true story, this animated film tells the tale of Balto, a half-wolf dog who leads a team to deliver medicine during a diphtheria epidemic in Nome, Alaska.

Fact: Balto's remains are now on display in the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. The film's animation was inspired by the style of Disney's "The Lion King."

Description: While not strictly a family film, this survival drama features a billionaire and a photographer stranded in the Alaskan wilderness, showcasing the harsh beauty of the region.

Fact: Alec Baldwin and Anthony Hopkins performed many of their own stunts. The film was shot in various locations in Canada and Alaska.

Description: Although more suited for older children and teens, this film explores themes of adventure and self-discovery as a young man ventures into the Alaskan wilderness.

Fact: The film is based on the true story of Chris McCandless, whose journey was detailed in Jon Krakauer's book. The real bus where McCandless lived is still located in Alaska.

Description: This survival thriller, while intense, explores themes of survival and human spirit in the Alaskan wilderness, suitable for mature family audiences.

Fact: The film was shot in British Columbia, Canada, to replicate the Alaskan environment. It was inspired by the short story "Ghost Walker" by Ian MacKenzie Jeffers.

Description: While primarily set at sea, the film includes scenes in Alaska, showcasing the Coast Guard's heroic rescue mission during a storm.

Fact: The film is based on the true story of the 1952 Pendleton rescue off the coast of Cape Cod, but the Alaskan scenes add to the film's adventurous spirit.

Description: This adaptation of Jack London's novel features a young man's adventures in the Yukon, with scenes that evoke the spirit of Alaska.

Fact: The film was shot in Yukon, Canada, with some scenes filmed in Alaska. The dog playing White Fang was a mix of wolf and German Shepherd.

Description: This comedy follows a Miami dentist who inherits a team of sled dogs in Alaska, leading him on a journey of self-discovery and adventure.

Fact: The film was shot in Canmore, Alberta, Canada, which stood in for Alaska. The dogs in the movie were trained by the same person who trained the dogs for the Disney film "Eight Below."

Description: This film tells the story of a guide who must leave his sled dogs behind in Antarctica, but the dogs' journey back to civilization is filled with Alaskan-like challenges.

Fact: The film was inspired by the true story of the 1958 Japanese expedition to Antarctica. The dogs used in the movie were Siberian Huskies and Alaskan Malamutes.

Description: A family drama set in the Alaskan wilderness where a father and his son face survival challenges after a plane crash.

Fact: The film was shot in the Yukon Territory, which closely resembles the Alaskan wilderness. It focuses on the relationship between father and son amidst nature's trials.