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Mystery, Alaska

  • 1999
  • R
  • 1h 59m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
28K
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Mystery, Alaska (1999)
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ComedyDramaSport

The residents of a small town get over-excited when their hockey team gets chosen to host a televised event.The residents of a small town get over-excited when their hockey team gets chosen to host a televised event.The residents of a small town get over-excited when their hockey team gets chosen to host a televised event.

  • Director
    • Jay Roach
  • Writers
    • David E. Kelley
    • Sean O'Byrne
  • Stars
    • Russell Crowe
    • Burt Reynolds
    • Hank Azaria
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    28K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jay Roach
    • Writers
      • David E. Kelley
      • Sean O'Byrne
    • Stars
      • Russell Crowe
      • Burt Reynolds
      • Hank Azaria
    • 136User reviews
    • 35Critic reviews
    • 49Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Sheriff Biebe and Judge Burns
    Mary Jane, Pitcher, John & Donna
    Skank, John & Connor
    Stevie, John & Tree
    Charles & John
    Mary Jane & Donna
    Russell Crowe stars as Sheriff John Biebe
    Burt Reynolds stars as Judge Burns
    Burt Reynolds stars as Judge Burns
    Russell Crowe stars as Sheriff John Biebe
    Hank Azaria co-stars as Charles Danner
    Mary McCormack co-stars as Donna Biebe

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    Russell Crowe
    Russell Crowe
    • John Biebe
    Burt Reynolds
    Burt Reynolds
    • Judge Walter Burns
    Hank Azaria
    Hank Azaria
    • Charles Danner
    Mary McCormack
    Mary McCormack
    • Donna Biebe
    Colm Meaney
    Colm Meaney
    • Mayor Scott Pitcher
    Lolita Davidovich
    Lolita Davidovich
    • Mary Jane Pitcher
    Maury Chaykin
    Maury Chaykin
    • Bailey Pruitt
    Ron Eldard
    Ron Eldard
    • 'Skank' Marden
    Ryan Northcott
    Ryan Northcott
    • Stevie Weeks
    Michael Buie
    Michael Buie
    • Connor Banks
    Kevin Durand
    Kevin Durand
    • 'Tree' Lane
    Scott Grimes
    Scott Grimes
    • 'Birdie' Burns
    Jason Gray-Stanford
    Jason Gray-Stanford
    • Bobby Michan
    Brent Stait
    Brent Stait
    • Kevin Holt
    Leroy Peltier
    • Ben Winetka
    Adam Beach
    Adam Beach
    • Galin Winetka
    Cameron Bancroft
    Cameron Bancroft
    • 'Tinker' Connolly
    Michael McKean
    Michael McKean
    • Mr. Walsh
    • Director
      • Jay Roach
    • Writers
      • David E. Kelley
      • Sean O'Byrne
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The entire New York Rangers roster is fictional. Many players on the actual Rangers roster at the time refused to be in the film.
    • Goofs
      Before the final game at the end of the movie, Little Richard sings the American anthem then, offscreen, is heard singing the beginning of the Canadian anthem, though there is no need to do so, as the game is in Alaska and features two American teams. However, this was intentionally arranged (along with the very long rendition of the American anthem) by the Mayor of Mystery, to prolong the pre-game ceremonies and to let the Rangers freeze even longer.
    • Quotes

      'Skank' Marden: I play hockey and I fornicate, 'cause those are the two most fun things to do in cold weather.

    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Three Kings/Drive Me Crazy/Happy, Texas/Guinevere/Mystery, Alaska (1999)
    • Soundtracks
      Company of History
      Written by Marc Dauer and Jay Schwartz
      Performed by Five Easy Pieces
      Courtesy of MCA Records
      Under license from Universal Music Special Markets

    User reviews136

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    No Mystery - Just Great Movie-making
    Mystery Alaska was one of the best comedies to come along in 1999. In the best ensemble film fashion a truly eclectic cast forms the very core of the story that is Mystery, Alaska. Hank Azaria turns in a spectacular performance as "the ugly duckling" – a character not too popular who escaped the town for fame and fortune in television sports. He garners the small town some big time noteriety when the announces that the New York Rangers will challenge a game against the locals pond hockey team. Typical small town chaos ensues as all prepare for the big event.

    Russell Crowe, Burt Reynolds, Lolita Davidovich, Ron Eldard, Colm Meaney, Mary McCormack all turn in fine performances contributing nicely to the oddities inherent in any small town.

    While the story can seem a bit forced formulaic, David Kelly's script and Jay Roach's directing bring a freshness and satisfaction that made this one of 1999's best sleepers.

    A most watchable feel good movie.
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    • gpadillo
    • Sep 8, 2004

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 1, 1999 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Disney's Hockey Project
    • Filming locations
      • Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Baldwin/Cohen Productions
      • Hollywood Pictures
      • Rocking Chair Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $28,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $8,891,623
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,102,191
      • Oct 3, 1999
    • Gross worldwide
      • $8,891,623
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 59 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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