The Grizzlies
2019 | 106m | English
Popularity: 4 (history)
| Director: | Miranda de Pencier |
|---|---|
| Writer: | Graham Yost, Moira Walley-Beckett |
| Staring: |
| In a small Arctic town struggling with the highest suicide rate in North America, a group of Inuit students' lives are transformed when they are introduced to the sport of lacrosse. | |
| Release Date: | Apr 19, 2019 |
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| Director: | Miranda de Pencier |
| Writer: | Graham Yost, Moira Walley-Beckett |
| Genres: | Drama |
| Keywords | suicide, canada, education, inuit, toronto, canada, community, sports, alcoholism, based on true story, lacrosse, school, nunavut, perserverance, teamwork, earnest, hopeful |
| Production Companies | The Kennedy/Marshall Company, Pacific Northwest Pictures, Mongrel Media, Northwood Entertainment, Puhitaq, Jake Steinfeld Productions |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $0
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Jan 28, 2026 Entered: Apr 20, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Ben Schnetzer | Russ Sheppard |
| Emerald MacDonald | Miranda Atatahak |
| Booboo Stewart | Kyle Aviak |
| Paul Nutarariaq | Zach |
| Ricky Marty-Pahtaykan | Adam Kikpak |
| Tantoo Cardinal | Janace |
| Eric Schweig | Harry |
| Will Sasso | Mike Johnston |
| Anna Lambe | Spring (Winter Kuliktana Blais) |
| Fred Bailey | Roger |
| Miali Buscemi | Lenore |
| Brad Fraser | Tanner |
| James Takkiruq | Vinny (David "Goalie" Topilak) |
| Simon Nattaq | Sam |
| Madeline Ivalu | Lena |
| Seth Burke | Johnny |
| Jennifer Kilabuk | Grace |
| Natar Ungalaaq | Pete |
| Tiivi Qiatsuk | Zach's Dad |
| Looee Ishulutak | Zach's Mom |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Sig De Miguel | Casting Director |
| Lea Carlson | Costume Designer |
| Ronald Sanders | Editor |
| Stefan Steen | Production Manager |
| Stephen Vincent | Casting Director |
| Garth Stevenson | Original Music Composer |
| Hartley Gorenstein | Line Producer |
| Miranda de Pencier | Director |
| Jason Knight | Casting Director |
| John Buchan | Casting Director |
| Rhonda Fisekci | Casting Director |
| Zazu Myers | Production Design |
| James Vandewater | Editor |
| Jim Denault | Director of Photography |
| Graham Yost | Writer, Story |
| Moira Walley-Beckett | Writer |
| Adam Tanuyak | Music |
| Rob Gyorgy | Digital Intermediate Editor |
| Thomas Lambe | Songs |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Marianne Moore | Associate Producer |
| Stacey Aglok MacDonald | Producer |
| Katie Bird Nolan | Associate Producer |
| Hussain Amarshi | Executive Producer |
| Vinay Virmani | Executive Producer |
| Jake Steinfeld | Executive Producer |
| Frank Marshall | Executive Producer |
| Alethea Arnaquq-Baril | Producer |
| Damon D'Oliveira | Producer |
| Zanne Devine | Producer |
| Miranda de Pencier | Producer |
| Organization | Category | Person |
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Popularity History
| Year | Month | Avg | Max | Min |
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| 2024 | 4 | 9 | 21 | 3 |
| 2024 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 7 |
| 2024 | 6 | 9 | 21 | 4 |
| 2024 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 4 |
| 2024 | 8 | 7 | 13 | 3 |
| 2024 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 3 |
| 2024 | 10 | 6 | 11 | 3 |
| 2024 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 2 |
| 2024 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 2 |
| 2025 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| 2025 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| 2025 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 0 |
| 2025 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 2026 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
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In order to play lacrosse, these kids are making significant sacrifices, and some of those will catch up with them, and all of those will define them. 'The Grizzlies' might be incredibly tacky to the point that I sometimes even rolled my eyes, but the heart of this story absolutely shines through. I ... t really loses its way when it tries to be an inspirational sports drama, but when it focuses on the Inuit community, its people, and the troubles they face, this film gives you every reason to smile and even shed a tear. - Joel Kalkopf Read Joel's full article... https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-the-grizzlies-freedom-writers-meets-mighty-ducks