When a family of gray whales becomes trapped in the Arctic Circle, a Greenpeace volunteer and a small-town reporter go to extraordinary lengths to save the majestic creatures in this romantic adventure inspired by actual events. Alaskan newsman Adam Carlson (John Krasinski) has grown weary of working in such a small market. He's eager to move on to bigger and better things when the story of a lifetime lands right in his lap. Ice has been forming in the Arctic Circle at a rate so fast that a family of...more
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Begrudgingly feel-good.
61 out of 100 Metascore®
Generally favorable reviews
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OK for kids 8+
Entertaining and Educational by whoamitojudge This was much better than anticipated. It was a bit corny in parts, but overall it was very entertaining and educational and held the interest of my 7-year...
Very touching story with fabulous views of Alaska! by rebecca m Living in Alaska while this movie was filmed, I was not really sure what to expect when we hit the movie theater this weekend. The landscape just makes you...
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