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The Grey (2011)

★ 6.7R117 minDirector: Joe Carnahan

2011 film by Joe Carnahan

The Grey is a 2011 survival thriller film co-written, produced and directed by Joe Carnahan, and starring Liam Neeson, Frank Grillo, Dermot Mulroney, Dallas Roberts, Joe Anderson, Nonso Anozie, and James Badge Dale. It is based on the short story "Ghost Walker" by Ian MacKenzie Jeffers, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Carnahan. The story follows a number of oil-men stranded in Alaska after a plane crash who must survive a pack of Canadian grey wolves, stalking them during the mercilessly cold weather.

Released in the United States on January 27, 2012, the film received positive reviews, with praise for its philosophical themes, and for Liam Neeson's performance. It grossed $81 million worldwide.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is The Grey about?
The Grey (2011) — In Alaska, a team of oil workers board a flight home; however, they cross a storm and the airplane crashes. Only seven workers survive in the wilderness and John Ottway, who is a huntsman that kills wolves to protect the workers, assumes leadership of the group. Shortly after the
Is The Grey based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Grey scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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