Alaska (1996) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Jake Barnes and his two kids, Sean and Jessie, have moved to Alaska after his wife died. He is a former airline pilot now delivering toilet paper across the mountains. During an emergency delivery in a storm his plane goes down somewhere in the mountains. Annoyed that the authorities aren't doing enough, Jessie and Sean set out on an adventure to find their father with the help of a polar bear which they have saved from a ferocious poacher. Conflict ensues.
Rated PG • 1996 • 1h 49m
This PG-rated adventure film follows siblings Sean and Jessie as they trek through the Alaskan wilderness to rescue their father after his plane crashes. The rating is primarily due to scenes of peril, thematic elements of animal cruelty, and a menacing villain. Viewers will see poachers shoot and kill a mother polar bear, threaten children with a rifle, and present a cub with its mother's remains in a disturbing scene. Combined with… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Alaska appropriate for kids?
This PG-rated adventure film follows siblings Sean and Jessie as they trek through the Alaskan wilderness to rescue their father after his plane crashes. The rating is primarily due to scenes of peril, thematic elements of animal cruelty, and a menacing villain. Viewers will see… Read more — free account
Content severity in Alaska
What happens in Alaska, moment by moment
- 0:05 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
- 0:07 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10
- 0:16 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
Sex and nudity in Alaska
None. There is no sexual content, nudity, or innuendo.
Violence and gore in Alaska
Moderate. Violence is mostly related to animal poaching and peril. A mother polar bear is shot and killed on-screen. Poachers later ambush the child protagonists, holding them at gunpoint and shooting their bear cub companion with a tranquilizer dart. A character is accidentally shot with a tranquilizer. Other scenes of peril include a loud and intense plane crash and a sequence where children are swept over a waterfall.
Language in Alaska
Mild. The profanity is infrequent and light, consisting of a few uses of "dammit" by the poachers.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Alaska
None. There is no smoking, drinking, or recreational drug use. Poachers use a tranquilizer gun as a weapon to subdue an animal and accidentally a person, but it is not depicted as substance abuse.
Mature themes in Alaska
Moderate themes are central to the plot. The children are grieving the recent death of their mother, and the main story is driven by the peril of their father, who is missing and injured after a plane crash. Animal cruelty is a significant theme, including the on-screen killing of a mother animal, the capture of her cub, and a cruel scene involving the animal's remains.
Scary moments in Alaska
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Alaska yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Alaska appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Alaska is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG. This PG-rated adventure film follows siblings Sean and Jessie as they trek through the Alaskan wilderness to rescue their father after his plane crashes. The rating is primarily due to scenes of peril, thematic elements…
What age rating does Alaska have?
Alaska is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is Alaska about?
This PG-rated adventure film follows siblings Sean and Jessie as they trek through the Alaskan wilderness to rescue their father after his plane crashes. The rating is primarily due to scenes of peril, thematic elements of animal cruelty, and a menacing villain. Viewers will see poachers shoot and kill a mother polar…
Is there sex or nudity in Alaska?
None. There is no sexual content, nudity, or innuendo.
How violent is Alaska?
Moderate. Violence is mostly related to animal poaching and peril. A mother polar bear is shot and killed on-screen. Poachers later ambush the child protagonists, holding them at gunpoint and shooting their bear cub companion with a tranquilizer dart. A…
Is the language in Alaska appropriate for kids?
Mild. The profanity is infrequent and light, consisting of a few uses of "dammit" by the poachers.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Alaska?
None. There is no smoking, drinking, or recreational drug use. Poachers use a tranquilizer gun as a weapon to subdue an animal and accidentally a person, but it is not depicted as substance abuse.
What mature themes appear in Alaska?
Moderate themes are central to the plot. The children are grieving the recent death of their mother, and the main story is driven by the peril of their father, who is missing and injured after a plane crash. Animal cruelty is a significant theme, including…
How long is Alaska?
Alaska runs 109 minutes, directed by Fraser Clarke Heston, released in 1996.
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