Alaska
“A missing father. A desperate search. An unforgettable adventure.”
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.
Where to watch Alaska in India
Can I watch Alaska in India? Alaska isn't on subscription streaming in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
Amazon VideoClick a service to open Alaska there. Availability last verified on November 13, 2026.
Where is Alaska streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, YouTube, Rakuten TV |
| Spain | Tivify | — |
About Alaska
Alaska is a 1996 English-language family, drama and adventure film directed by Fraser Clarke Heston. The cast is led by Thora Birch, Vincent Kartheiser, Dirk Benedict. It has a runtime of 1h 49m. Viewers rate it 5.8/10 across 100 ratings. In India, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.
Alaska was produced by Castle Rock Entertainment and Fuchs/Burg and made in Canada and United States of America. It was released on August 14, 1996, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $23 million, it went on to gross $12 million worldwide.
- Director
- Fraser Clarke Heston
- Writers
- Scott Myers, Andy Burg
- Release date
- August 14, 1996
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Canada, United States of America
- Budget
- $23 million
- Box office
- $12 million
- Production
- Castle Rock Entertainment, Fuchs/Burg
Alaska cast & crew
Alaska was directed by Fraser Clarke Heston and written by Scott Myers and Andy Burg.
The cast features Thora Birch as Jessie Barnes, Vincent Kartheiser as Sean Barnes, Dirk Benedict as Jake Barnes, Ben Cardinal as Charlie, Quincy Air Service, Kristin Lehman as Florence, and Stephen E. Miller as Trooper Sam Harvey.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Reg Powell, cinematography is by Tony Westman, and it was produced by Carol Fuchs and Andy Burg.
Is Alaska worth watching?
Alaska holds an audience score of 5.8/10 from 149 ratings, a more divisive family films.
At 1h 49m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy family, drama, and adventure, Alaska is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Alaska
Alaska isn't on a subscription service in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect India today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Alaska
Thora Birch
Jessie Barnes
Vincent Kartheiser
Sean Barnes
Dirk Benedict
Jake Barnes
Ben Cardinal
Charlie, Quincy Air Service
Kristin Lehman
Florence
Stephen E. Miller
Trooper Sam Harvey
Don S. Davis
Sergeant Grazer
Charlton Heston
Perry
Duncan Fraser
Koontz
Gordon Tootoosis
Ben
Ryan Kent
Chip
Stephen E. Miller
Trooper Harvey
Alaska — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Alaska in India?
Alaska is not on subscription streaming in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
▸Where can I watch Alaska in the US?
In the US, Alaska is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
▸Where can I watch Alaska in the UK?
Alaska isn't on subscription streaming in the UK, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.
▸What language is Alaska in?
Alaska is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Alaska?
Alaska runs 1 hours 49 minutes (109 minutes).
▸What is Alaska rated?
Alaska is rated PG. It holds a 5.8/10 audience score from 149 ratings.
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