About Snow Dogs

"Snow Dogs", released in 2002, is a family comedy film directed by Brian Levant and produced by Walt Disney Pictures. The movie explores the life of a Miami dentist, Dr. Ted Brooks, who discovers he was adopted and travels to Alaska to claim his birth mother's inheritance, a team of sled dogs. Unfamiliar with the harsh conditions and culture of Alaska, he experiences humorous misadventures as he tries to navigate this new world.

Making / Production

Based on the book 'Winterdance' by Gary Paulsen, the movie was filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, substituting Alaska. It was produced by Jordan Kerner and released by Walt Disney Pictures and Buena Vista Pictures. Despite its chilly settings, the warmth of its comedy was well received by its audience.

Actors

• Cuba Gooding Jr. as Dr. Ted Brooks: He excellently portrayed a city dweller who adapts to the harsh realities of Alaska, embracing change, and becoming a real sled dog musher.
• James Coburn as Thunder Jack: He played a curmudgeonly musher who helps Ted discover the ropes of dog sledding.
• Joanna Bacalso as Barbara: She marvelously depicted a local, who enters into a romantic relationship with Ted.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Although the film is set in Alaska, the movie was filmed in Alberta, Canada.
• Sled dogs in the film were played by both Siberian Huskies and Alaskan Malamutes.
• The film was followed by a direct-to-video sequel called "Snow Buddies".

Awards

Cuba Gooding Jr. received a Razzie Award nomination for Worst Actor for his role in the film, though he did not win.

Quotes

• "But these are Siberian Huskies. I mean, their natural habitat's a couch."
• "You're not in Miami anymore, Dr. Brooks. You're in Alaska."
• "I'd rather face a Grizzly bear then a room full of kids."

• The film's score was composed by John Debney.
• It features songs like "Get on Da Beat" by Jungle Brothers and "Black Cat" by ZOEgirl.
• "Taking You Home" by Don Henley is played in the ending scene of the movie.