- Into the Wild” (2007) – Based on a true story, this film follows the journey of Christopher McCandless as he ventures into the Alaskan wilderness to seek a deeper connection with nature.
- “The Gray” (2011) – Starring Liam Neeson, this intense survival thriller tells the story of an oil drilling team stranded in the Alaskan wilderness and hunted by a pack of territorial wolves.
- “White Fang” (1991) – Based on Jack London’s novel, this adventure film chronicles the bond between a young gold prospector and a wild half-dog, half-wolf in the harsh terrain of the Yukon during the Klondike Gold Rush.
- “30 Days of Night” (2007) – Set in Barrow, Alaska, this horror film follows the town’s residents as they endure a month-long period of darkness and fend off a horde of bloodthirsty vampires.
- “The Proposal” (2009) – A romantic comedy starring Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds, this film features a fake marriage plot set in Sitka, Alaska, showcasing the state’s landscapes.
- “Insomnia” (2002) – Directed by Christopher Nolan, this psychological thriller takes place in a small Alaskan town where a Los Angeles detective, played by Al Pacino, is sent to investigate a murder and finds his own sanity tested.
- “The Sweet Hereafter” (1997) – Set in a fictional town in British Columbia, Canada, this drama explores the aftermath of a fatal school bus accident that impacts the community’s relationships. Although not entirely in Alaska, the film captures the essence of northern wilderness.
- “The Edge” (1997) – Starring Anthony Hopkins and Alec Baldwin, this edge-of-the-seat thriller follows two men stranded in the Alaskan wilderness, forced to confront each other and the dangers that surround them.
- “On Deadly Ground” (1994) – Directed by and starring Steven Seagal, this action film centres around an environmental activist who fights against destructive oil drilling in Alaska.
- “North to Alaska” (1960) – A classic comedy-western, this film tells the story of gold miners in Alaska during the 1898 gold rush and their quest for fortune and love.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous films set in Alaska
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