Shackleton: The Greatest Story of Survival (2023) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained

Release, runtime and language

2023 · 91 mins · English

Directed by

Caspar Mazzotti, Bobbi Hansel

Starring

Rupert Degas, Tim Jarvis

In 1914, polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton embarked on an expedition to cross Antarctica, but disaster struck when his ship, the Endurance, became trapped in ice. The film recounts the harrowing true story of Shackleton and his 28-person crew as they fought for survival in the unforgiving, icy wilderness. Explorer Tim Jarvis retraces the crew’s journey, highlighting Shackleton’s remarkable leadership and the enduring lessons learned from their incredible ordeal.