Antarctica

Antarctica

Amidst the coldest, harshest surroundings on earth, this true story celebrates the mystery and the warmth of life.

Directed by Koreyoshi Kurahara

Produced by Kurahara Productions, Fuji Television Network

1983143 min7.2 / 10

A true-story expedition drama that finds profound warmth and connection between humans and animals in one of Earth's harshest environments.

Two Japanese scientists, Ushioda and Ochi, develop a bond with their sled dogs while on an expedition in Antarctica.

Questions people ask

  • Is Antarctica scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is Antarctica easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.

  • Does Antarctica end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is Antarctica violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is Antarctica sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

61/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity55

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise55

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love75

How much audiences actually like it

The highest scores in the catalogue →

Ensemble

Like Antarctica

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Antarctica

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Antarctica, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Antarctica, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Antarctica, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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