The Ice Storm (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1997, The Ice Storm is a drama film directed by Ang Lee, running about 112 minutes. “It was 1973, and the climate was changing.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the weekend after thanksgiving 1973 the Hood family is skidding out of control. Then an ice storm hits, the worst in a century.
Who’s in it. The Ice Storm stars Kevin Kline as Ben Hood, Joan Allen as Elena Hood, Sigourney Weaver as Janey Carver and Henry Czerny as George Clair, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Ice Storm has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ice Storm page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ice Storm tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ice Storm (1997)?
- In US, The Ice Storm is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Ice Storm worth watching?
- The Ice Storm holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Ice Storm?
- The Ice Storm stars Kevin Kline, Joan Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Henry Czerny and Tobey Maguire.
- When was The Ice Storm released?
- The Ice Storm was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.