Fresh
Doesn't quite achieve its goal, but this overgrown little movie does offer solid laughs, engaging performances and a captivating setting.
Lou Lumenick, New York Post
Mystery, Alaska
A Small Town on the Outskirts of Greatness.
1999 · 1h 59m · R
Comedy, Drama
Directed by
Jay Roach
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Mystery, Alaska
Overview
In Mystery, Alaska, life revolves around the legendary Saturday hockey game at the local pond. But everything changes when the hometown team unexpectedly gets booked in an exhibition match against the New York Rangers. When quirky small-towners, slick promoters and millionaire athletes come together.
Director and cast
- Jay Roach Director
- Russell Crowe as John Biebe
- Hank Azaria as Charles Danner
- Mary McCormack as Donna Biebe
- Burt Reynolds as Judge Walter Burns
- Lolita Davidovich as Mary Jane Pitcher
- Ron Eldard as 'Skank' Marden
- Colm Meaney as Mayor Scott Pitcher
- Maury Chaykin as Bailey Pruitt
- Michael McKean as Mr. Walsh
- Judith Ivey as Joanne Burns
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
36%
Tomatometer
Fresh
It triumphs over its own cliches, formula and manipulation to become thoroughly entertaining.
Robert Philpot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram/DFW.com
Fresh
Mystery, Alaska is a raucous come-from-nowhere sports movie that scores big.
Peter Stack, San Francisco Chronicle
Fresh
Mystery, Alaska has affection and understanding for small-time life.
Steven Rosen, Denver Post
Rotten
Director Jay Roach has filmed possibly the first hockey match bereft of a single semiaerial shot.
Jessica Winter, Village Voice
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