Top 10 Detective Films Set in Alaska

Description: A billionaire, a photographer, and a model crash-land in the Alaskan wilderness, where they must survive and solve the mystery of who might be trying to kill them.

Fact: The film was inspired by a real-life incident involving a plane crash in Alaska.

Description: While primarily a comedy-drama about a small town's hockey team, it includes a subplot involving a local mystery and detective work.

Fact: The film was inspired by a real-life event where a small town's hockey team played against the New York Rangers.

Description: This psychological thriller involves a team of oil workers in Alaska who encounter mysterious and possibly supernatural events, leading to an investigation.

Fact: The film was shot in Iceland to replicate the Alaskan tundra.

Description: Although more of an adventure drama, it includes elements of mystery as a young man's journey into the Alaskan wilderness leads to his disappearance and the subsequent investigation.

Fact: The film is based on the true story of Christopher McCandless, whose story was also detailed in a non-fiction book.

Description: After a plane crash in the Alaskan wilderness, survivors face not only the harsh environment but also a pack of wolves, leading to a survival mystery.

Fact: The film was shot in British Columbia, Canada, but the setting is meant to be Alaska.

Description: This film follows the true story of a serial killer in Alaska, with a detective and a key witness working to stop him. The Alaskan setting adds a chilling layer to the cat-and-mouse game.

Fact: Nicolas Cage and John Cusack portray real-life figures, and the film was shot in Alaska to capture the authentic atmosphere.

Description: While not strictly a detective film, it involves a Coast Guard rescue mission in Alaska, with elements of mystery surrounding the fate of the crew.

Fact: The film is based on the true story of the 1952 SS Pendleton rescue off the coast of Massachusetts, but the setting was changed to Alaska for dramatic effect.

Description: A detective from Los Angeles investigates a murder in Alaska, where the midnight sun causes him to suffer from insomnia, blurring the lines between right and wrong.

Fact: The film was remade from a Norwegian film of the same name, and the setting was changed to Alaska for the American version.

Description: While not strictly a detective film, it involves survival and mystery in the Alaskan wilderness, with a pilot and an Inuit woman facing the elements and uncovering secrets.

Fact: The film was shot in Nunavut, Canada, but the story is set in Alaska, and it features authentic Inuit culture.

Description: This family adventure film involves a mystery surrounding a lost gold mine in Alaska, with elements of detective work to uncover the truth.

Fact: The film was one of the first to showcase Alaska's natural beauty in a family-friendly adventure setting.