- “The Journey Home” (2014): A heartwarming family adventure, this film follows a young boy’s journey in the wilderness of the Northwest Territories to save a baby polar bear.
- “Cold Pursuit” (2019): While not entirely set in the Northwest Territories, this action thriller starring Liam Neeson features some key scenes in Yellowknife, capital city of the territory.
- “Mystery, Alaska” (1999): Although not filmed in the Northwest Territories, this comedy-drama depicts a fictional small town in Alaska that has similarities to the remote communities found within the region.
- “Never Cry Wolf” (1983): Based on Farley Mowat’s book, this film tells the story of a biologist sent to study wolves in the Arctic tundra, which includes areas of the Northwest Territories.
- “Snow Walker” (2003): A survival drama set in the Arctic wilderness, this movie follows the journey of a bush pilot and a young woman stranded after a plane crash.
- “Storm” (1987): This disaster film explores the struggle of a small town in the Northwest Territories as they prepare for a life-threatening storm.
- “Puppet Masters” (1994): While primarily set in the United States, this science fiction thriller includes a portion that takes place in a remote base in the Northwest Territories.
- “The Rocket” (2018): A heartwarming sports drama, this film tells the inspiring story of a young Indigenous boy’s love for hockey and his journey to compete in the Little NHL tournament in the Northwest Territories.
- “Fifty-One Degrees North” (2012): This British science fiction film explores the aftermath of a cataclysmic event that devastates the world and focuses on the struggle for survival in the Northwest Territories.
- “Chickadee” (2012): A romantic comedy-drama set in the Northwest Territories, this film follows the story of a young woman who travels to a small town in the territory to fulfill her late mother’s last wish.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous films set in Canada’s Northwest Territories:
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