The Icelandic Shock Station (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1986, The Icelandic Shock Station is a comedy and family film directed by Þórhildur Þorleifsdóttir, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. The Icelandic Shock-Station is a thoroughbred Icelandic comedy, where the Icelander's daily life and habits are elevated to the level of farcical confusion and where all the laws of common sense are reversed in travesty of themselves, while at the same time the opportunity is taken to satirize some of the features the scriptwriter feels are blemish on the otherwise smooth facade of the nation's character.
Who’s in it. The Icelandic Shock Station stars Edda Björgvinsdóttir as Stella, Þórhallur Sigurðsson as Salomon, Gestur Einar Jónasson as Georg and Sólveig Arnarsdóttir as Eva, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Icelandic Shock Station 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 The Icelandic Shock Station page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Icelandic Shock Station tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Icelandic Shock Station (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Icelandic Shock Station change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Icelandic Shock Station worth watching?
- The Icelandic Shock Station holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Icelandic Shock Station?
- The Icelandic Shock Station stars Edda Björgvinsdóttir, Þórhallur Sigurðsson, Gestur Einar Jónasson, Sólveig Arnarsdóttir and Björgvin Franz Gíslason.
- When was The Icelandic Shock Station released?
- The Icelandic Shock Station was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.