Iceland (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1942, Iceland is a romance and music film directed by H. Bruce Humberstone, running about 79 minutes. “SEE SONJA HULA ON ICE!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Marine James Murfin, is unaware of Icelandic customs. When he flirts with Katina her Icelandic family take his actions as a proposal of marriage to Katina. Desperately wanting out, James gets his buddy to help him.
Who’s in it. Iceland stars Sonja Henie as Katina Jonsdottir, John Payne as Capt. James Murfin, Jack Oakie as Slip Riggs and Felix Bressart as Papa Jonsdottir, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Iceland has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Iceland page.
If you liked it. Fans of Iceland tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Iceland (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Iceland change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Iceland worth watching?
- Iceland holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Iceland?
- Iceland stars Sonja Henie, John Payne, Jack Oakie, Felix Bressart and Sterling Holloway.
- When was Iceland released?
- Iceland was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.