The Endurance (2001): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Endurance is a 2001 historical documentary directed by George Butler, starring Liam Neeson. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes and earned $2.5 million worldwide. Critics gave it 85 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- George Butler
- Genres
- History , Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Cowboy Booking International
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Endurance About?
The premise of The Endurance without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During Sir Ernest Shackleton's 1914-1916 expedition to Antarctica, his ship became trapped in ice, forcing the crew to undertake a remarkable journey for survival. This documentary recounts the harrowing events as the explorers face extreme conditions, demonstrating incredible resilience and leadership in the face of tragedy. It’s a testament to the enduring human spirit and a chronicle of one of history’s most extraordinary survival stories.
The Endurance Themes & Keywords
· 22 tags- reenactment
- making of
- expedition
- antarctica
- wrought iron cross grave marker
- voice over narration
- 1910s
- rescue
- dog
- glacier
- survival
- ship
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- ice
- exploration
- courage
- dog sled
- penguin
- shipwreck
- whale
- iceberg
- based on book
- character name in title
The Endurance Cast
Liam Neeson stars in The Endurance. Directed by George Butler.
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Director George Butler
More from George Butler
More films directed by George Butler, best-rated first: Going Upriver: The Long War of John Kerry, Pumping Iron, Roving Mars and Shackleton’s Antarctic Adventure.
The Endurance Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Endurance 85 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 85 Metascore
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TMDB 68% User score
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The Endurance Plot Summary
What happens in The Endurance from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
On August 1, 1914, the intrepid explorer Ernest Shackleton set sail on the ship Endurance down the Thames, with a daring mission to traverse the treacherous Antarctic region from the Weddell Sea to the Ross Sea. This incredible journey was particularly ambitious, since the legendary explorer Roald Amundsen had already successfully reached the South Pole in December of 1911. As the expedition progressed, the Endurance hit an ominous barrier in December 1914 when it became trapped in ice packs just 400 miles north of Antarctica, at the latitude of 60º South. Shackleton had intended to make landfall at Vahsel Bay, a feat yet to be accomplished.
Full summary
The whole story of The Endurance, scene by scene
The Endurance Box Office
The Endurance grossed $2.5 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$2.5M
- US & Canada
- $2.5M
The Endurance Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Endurance.
How Well Do You Know The Endurance?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What year did Ernest Shackleton set sail on the Endurance?
The Endurance Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Atrapados en el hielo” and “A kitartás: Shackleton legendás Antarktisz expedíciója”.
- Also known as
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- Atrapados en el hielo
- A kitartás: Shackleton legendás Antarktisz expedíciója
- Verschollen im Packeis - Das Antarktis-Abenteuer des Sir Ernest Shackleton
- 坚忍号：沙克尔顿的传奇南极远征
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Movies Like The Endurance
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Shackleton, Shackleton: The Greatest Story of Survival and Shackleton’s Antarctic Adventure.
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Shackleton 2002 -
Shackleton: The Greatest Story of Survival 2023 -
Shackleton’s Antarctic Adventure 2001 -
South 1919 -
The Great White Silence 1924 -
Encounters at the End of the World 2008 -
ENDURANCE 2020 -
Amundsen: The Greatest Expedition 2021 -
The Last Continent 2007 -
Antarctica 1983 -
The Other Side of the Ice 2013 -
Scott of the Antarctic 1948
The Endurance FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Endurance, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Endurance?
The Endurance runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was The Endurance released?
The Endurance was released on September 21, 2001.
Who directed The Endurance?
The Endurance was directed by George Butler.
More films by George Butler Who is in the cast of The Endurance?
The Endurance stars Liam Neeson.
How much did The Endurance make at the box office?
The Endurance grossed $2.5 million worldwide.
How is The Endurance rated?
The Endurance has 85 on Metacritic and 68% on TMDB.
Does The Endurance have a post-credit scene?
No. The Endurance has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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