On Thin Ice (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2009, On Thin Ice is a drama and crime film directed by Alli Haapasalo, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. It's Christmas Eve in Helsinki. Young taxi driver Samu is working to escape a family Christmas with his fiancé and baby. At the airport Samu picks up a fascinating customer: a Finnish mercenary Hans, who has returned to Helsinki after an absence of 20 years. Hans hires Samu to go on a mission with him: to find Laura, the daughter of his recently deceased best friend and brother in arms. The quest to find Laura leads the men around the wintry city, to places and people from Hans's past. As Samu watches Hans confront his past, he begins to open his eyes to his own future. When the eventful mission reaches its end, both of the men's lives are forever changed.
Who’s in it. On Thin Ice stars Elena Leeve as Laura, Pertti Sveholm as Pirinen, Tiina Weckström as Irja and Jussi Nikkilä as Samu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, On Thin 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 On Thin Ice page.
If you liked it. Fans of On Thin Ice tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch On Thin Ice (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for On Thin Ice change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is On Thin Ice worth watching?
- On Thin Ice holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in On Thin Ice?
- On Thin Ice stars Elena Leeve, Pertti Sveholm, Tiina Weckström, Jussi Nikkilä and Jani Volanen.
- When was On Thin Ice released?
- On Thin Ice was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.