The Grey

2012, Drama/Adventure, 1h 57m

209 Reviews 100,000+ Ratings

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The Grey is an exciting tale of survival, populated with fleshed-out characters and a surprising philosophical agenda. Read critic reviews

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Following a grueling five-week shift at an Alaskan oil refinery, workers led by sharpshooter John Ottway (Liam Neeson) are flying home for a much-needed vacation. A brutal storm causes their plane to crash in the frozen wilderness, and only eight men (Frank Grillo, Dermot Mulroney), including Ottway, survive. As they trek southward toward civilization and safety, Ottway and his companions must battle mortal injuries, the icy elements, and a pack of hungry wolves.

Cast & Crew

Liam Neeson
Ottway
Frank Grillo
Diaz
Dermot Mulroney
Talget
Dallas Roberts
Henrick
Joe Anderson
Flannery
Nonso Anozie
Burke
Ben Hernandez Bray
Hernandez
James Badge Dale
Lewenden
Anne Openshaw
Ottway's Wife
Peter Girges
Company Clerk
Jonathan James Bitonti
Ottway (5 Years Old)
James Bitonti
Ottway's Father
Ella Kosor
Talget's Little Girl
Jacob Blair
Cimoski
Joe Carnahan
Director
Joe Carnahan
Screenwriter
Ian Mackenzie Jeffers
Screenwriter
Jules Daly
Producer
Joe Carnahan
Producer
Ridley Scott
Producer
Mickey Liddell
Producer
Jim Seibel
Executive Producer
Bill Johnson
Executive Producer
Tony Scott
Executive Producer
Jennifer Monroe
Executive Producer
Spencer Silna
Executive Producer
Adi Shankar
Executive Producer
Masanobu Takayanagi
Cinematographer
John Willett
Production Design
Roger Barton
Film Editor
Jason Hellmann
Film Editor
Marc Streitenfeld
Original Music
John Papsidera
Casting
Ross Dempster
Art Director
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Audience Reviews for The Grey

  • Jan 20, 2019
    I can't believe it took me so long to get around to watching The Grey. What a ride. Don't know that it's realistic but damn it was good. Put me in that wolf pack. Would I be instantly dismembered? Sure, but you get that on the big jobs.
    Gimly M Super Reviewer
  • Jun 26, 2016
    One of many of the 'Man Vs Nature' sub-genre, The Grey is about a team crash landing in a snowstorm and having to survive a pack of wolves as they try to hunt them down. Whilst not a perfect survival movie, this is a darn good one albeit a super depressing tale. This is probably Neeson's best role from his recent films due to his character being very complex and damaged. The supporting cast also had back story and we slowly get to know each one as the film goes on. However, during these scenes the film does slow down so there are a few pacing issues. The wolves are brutal, clever and (after watching the film) down right frightening. Being set in Alaska and during a snowstorm, it can be difficult to see during some scenes but it isn't that bad that it ruins the film. Overall, this is a quality film and definitely a highlight in Neeson's filmography.
    Luke A Super Reviewer
  • Apr 20, 2016
    Extremely tense from start to finish, mildly boring at times though. The Grey isn't as action-packed as its marketing would've suggested. It's more of a drama than a thriller really and its packed full of hidden messages and boasts an extremely smart plot interpreted from Ian Mackenzie Jeffers' short story The Ghost Walker. There's really not a lot of fun to be had at all but that's to be expected when a film is released called The Grey and stars Liam Neeson. His acting is on par as always and the script is really well done. Its a nice piece of unpolished, visceral filmmaking.
    Harry W Super Reviewer
  • Mar 21, 2016
    Hell yes, I simply enjoyed this Movie.
    Lilo C Super Reviewer
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