Mystery, Alaska
A quirky small-town hockey team in Mystery, Alaska, faces the ultimate test when they're thrust into an exhibition match against the New York Rangers, balancing dreams of glory with the chaos of sudden fame.
“A Small Town on the Outskirts of Greatness.”
Synopsis
In *Mystery, Alaska*, life centers on the weekly Saturday hockey game held at the local pond, a cherished tradition in the remote Alaskan town. The routine is upended when the local team is unexpectedly invited to play an exhibition match against the New York Rangers. As the small-town residents, eccentric personalities, and wealthy professional athletes come together, the event brings unexpected challenges and changes to the community.
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Principal cast & crew: 22
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Edited by Jon PollShot by Peter DemingScored by Carter BurwellDesigned by Rusty Smith
Box Office
1999 · Box office
📉 Underperformed — grossed 0.3× its budget
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Worldwide gross
$8.9M
Opening weekend: $3.1M — 35% of its US run. Front-loaded — most of its money arrived opening weekend.
Opening week (7-day): $4.1M — 46% of its US & Canada run.
Peak 1,673 theaters
Also known as
- Mystery - New York: Ein Spiel um die Ehrede
- Mistery, Alaskait
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Cast & Crew
22 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Russell Crowe
as John Biebe
Burt Reynolds
as Judge Walter Burns
Hank Azaria
as Charles Danner
Mary Mccormack
as Donna Biebe
Colm Meaney
as Mayor Scott Pitcher
Lolita Davidovich
as Mary Jane Pitcher
Maury Chaykin
as Bailey Pruitt
Ron Eldard
as 'Skank' Marden
Ryan Northcott
as Stevie Weeks
Michael Buie
as Connor Banks
Mike Myers
as as Donnie Shulzhoffer
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1Writers
2Producers
2Other crew
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