ACTION . 2012 . 1h 57m . English . 6.6/10

The Grey_

"Live or die on this day."

Following a grueling five-week shift at an Alaskan oil refinery, workers led by sharpshooter John Ottway are flying home for a much-needed vacation. But a brutal storm causes their plane to crash in the frozen wilderness, and only eight men, including Ottway, survive. As they trek southward toward civilization and safety, Ottway and his companions must battle mortal injuries, the icy elements, and a pack of hungry wolves.

Starring Liam Neeson, Dermot Mulroney, Frank Grillo
Box Office $79.8M
6.6/10
Rating
$79.8M
Box Office
1h 57m
Runtime
2012
Year
BLOCKBUSTER
+219% ROI
Profitability
Updated Feb 16, 2026
The Grey poster
Live or die on this day.

Following a grueling five-week shift at an Alaskan oil refinery, workers led by sharpshooter John Ottway are flying home for a much-needed vacation. But a brutal storm causes their plane to crash in the frozen wilderness, and only eight men, including Ottway, survive. As they trek southward toward civilization and safety, Ottway and his companions must battle mortal injuries, the icy elements, and a pack of hungry wolves.

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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP

Box office
The Grey earned $79.8M worldwide on a $25.0M budget — a 219% return on investment.
Cast
Liam Neeson stars as John Ottway in The Grey.
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Year context
The Grey was released 14 years ago in 2012.
The Grey is a Action, Adventure, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 57m.

CAST (16)

Liam Neeson
Liam Neeson
John Ottway
Dermot Mulroney
Dermot Mulroney
Jerome Talget
Frank Grillo
Frank Grillo
John Diaz
Dallas Roberts
Dallas Roberts
Pete Henrick
Nonso Anozie
Nonso Anozie
Jackson Burke
James Badge Dale
James Badge Dale
Luke Lewenden
Anne Openshaw
Anne Openshaw
Ana Ottway
JJ
Jonathan James Bitonti
John Ottway (5 Years Old)
Ben Hernandez Bray
Ben Hernandez Bray
Dwayne Hernandez
PG
Peter Girges
Company Clerk
JB
James Bitonti
Ottway's Father
EK
Ella Kosor
Talget's Little Girl
Jacob Blair
Jacob Blair
Simon Cimoski
Lani Gelera
Lani Gelera
Flight Attendant #1
Larissa Stadnichuk
Larissa Stadnichuk
Flight Attendant #2
Joe Anderson
Joe Anderson
Todd Flannery

BOX OFFICE

$25.0M
Budget
$79.8M
Revenue
+219%
ROI
BLOCKBUSTER
Verdict

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
117 min (1h 57m)
Language
English
Rating
6.6/10 (4,038 votes)
Popularity
5
Budget
$25,000,000
Box Office
$79,781,695
Profit
+$54,781,695

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Grey about?
Following a grueling five-week shift at an Alaskan oil refinery, workers led by sharpshooter John Ottway are flying home for a much-needed vacation. But a brutal storm causes their plane to crash in the frozen wilderness, and only eight men, including Ottway, survive. As they trek southward toward civilization and safety, Ottway and his companions must battle mortal injuries, the icy elements, and a pack of hungry wolves.
How long is The Grey?
The Grey has a runtime of 117 minutes (1h 57m).
Who stars in The Grey?
The cast of The Grey includes Liam Neeson, Dermot Mulroney, Frank Grillo, Dallas Roberts, Nonso Anozie.
How much did The Grey make at the box office?
The Grey earned $79,781,695 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $25,000,000.
What is the rating of The Grey?
The Grey has a rating of 6.6 out of 10 based on 4,038 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (4)

Action Adventure Drama Thriller
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