Whiteout (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2000, Whiteout is an action and thriller film directed by Setsurô Wakamatsu, running about 129 minutes.
What it’s about. A group of terrorists has taken hold of the largest dam in Japan. They also capture the workers as hostages, and demanded $5 billion yen from the government with a 24 hour deadline in exchange for the lives of the hostages. To make things more complicated, there was a snowstorm and no one can get in or out near the area. Fortunately, the terrorists did not capture Togashi, the dam controller, and he is the only person who can rescue those hostages from the terrorists...
Who’s in it. Whiteout stars Yuji Oda as Teruo Togashi, Nanako Matsushima as Chiaki Hirakawa, Koichi Sato as Masahiko Utsuki and Ken Ishiguro as Kazushi Yoshioka, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Whiteout 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 Whiteout page.
If you liked it. Fans of Whiteout tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Whiteout (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Whiteout change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Whiteout worth watching?
- Whiteout holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Whiteout?
- Whiteout stars Yuji Oda, Nanako Matsushima, Koichi Sato, Ken Ishiguro and Mitsuru Fukikoshi.
- When was Whiteout released?
- Whiteout was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 129 minutes.