Frozen (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1996, Frozen is a drama film directed by Wang Xiaoshuai, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. A young performance artist decides to make his own suicide his last work of art. On the longest day of the year, he plans to melt a huge block of ice with his own body heat and die of hypothermia. He calls this protest against the coldness of society "Funeral on Ice." Based on a true story.
Who’s in it. Frozen stars Jia Hongsheng as Qi Lei, Ma Xiaoqing as Shao Yun, Yu Bai as Sister and Geng Li as Sister's Husband, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Frozen 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 Frozen page.
If you liked it. Fans of Frozen tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Frozen (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Frozen change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Frozen worth watching?
- Frozen holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Frozen?
- Frozen stars Jia Hongsheng, Ma Xiaoqing, Yu Bai, Geng Li and Ye Wei.
- When was Frozen released?
- Frozen was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.