Ice (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2008, Ice is a fantasy, animation and science fiction film directed by Makoto Kobayashi, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. By A.D. 2010, all men have died off quickly due to a dramatic change in the environment and an unknown contaminant. The population decreased to the lowest number ever seen...until only the women were left alive. They live huddled in small corners of a world mostly reclaimed by nature. There are those who accept their inevitable extinction and live a carefree life... There are those who try to continue on the race with the help of science... It is a society of constant conflict over their differences of principles and policies. The story takes place in the center of Tokyo. It is one of the places left for them. The conflict over the specimen of ICE and the chance it may provide to save humanity begins
Who’s in it. Ice stars Junko Minagawa as Hitomi Landsknecht, Erena Ono as Yuki Eyecity, Tomomi Kasai as Aoi and Akira Ishida as Julia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Ice has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ice page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ice tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ice (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ice change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ice worth watching?
- Ice holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, animation and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ice?
- Ice stars Junko Minagawa, Erena Ono, Tomomi Kasai, Akira Ishida and Eri Kitamura.
- When was Ice released?
- Ice was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.