Thin Ice (2012): cast, story & where to watch

2012 · Film · ★ 6.7

Thin Ice poster

Released in 2012, Thin Ice is a comedy, drama and crime film directed by Jill Sprecher, running about 93 minutes. “Greetings from Kenosha, WI! Where Ordinary Folks Can Make a Killing” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A dishonest insurance salesman's life quickly disintegrates during a Wisconsin winter when he teams up with a psychopath to steal a rare violin at the home of a reclusive farmer.

Who’s in it. Thin Ice stars Greg Kinnear as Mickey Prohaska, Alan Arkin as Gorvy Hauer, Billy Crudup as Randy and David Harbour as Bob Egan, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Thin Ice has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $790.4K at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, History Vault and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Thin Ice page.

If you liked it. Fans of Thin Ice tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Thin Ice (2012)?
In US, Thin Ice is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, History Vault and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Thin Ice worth watching?
Thin Ice holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Thin Ice?
Thin Ice stars Greg Kinnear, Alan Arkin, Billy Crudup, David Harbour and Michelle Arthur.
When was Thin Ice released?
Thin Ice was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.