The Thaw (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2009, The Thaw is a thriller, horror and science fiction film directed by Mark A. Lewis, running about 94 minutes. “Extinction will find you.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. At a remote Arctic research station, four ecology students discover the real horror of global warming is not the melting ice, but what's frozen within it. A prehistoric parasite is released from the carcass of a Woolly Mammoth upon the unsuspecting students who are forced to quarantine and make necessary sacrifices, or risk infecting the rest of the world.
Who’s in it. The Thaw stars Val Kilmer as Dr. David Kruipen, Martha MacIsaac as Evelyn Kruipen, Aaron Ashmore as Atom Galen and Kyle Schmid as Federico Fulce, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Thaw has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and 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 Thaw page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Thaw tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Thaw (2009)?
- In US, The Thaw is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 Thaw worth watching?
- The Thaw holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Thaw?
- The Thaw stars Val Kilmer, Martha MacIsaac, Aaron Ashmore, Kyle Schmid and Anne Marie DeLuise.
- When was The Thaw released?
- The Thaw was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.