Icarus (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 2017, Icarus is a drama film directed by Nicolas Boucart, running about 27 minutes.
What it’s about. On a tiny island encircled by steep cliffs, a unique house stands alone facing the sea. Obsessed by the dream that, one day, man may be able to fly just like a bird, an inventor experiments with machines on this abandoned piece of land. For this man, only a pure, light and naive soul is capable of such a feat. Recruited from the continent, 11-year-old Joseph seems to be the perfect candidate.
Who’s in it. Icarus stars Maxime Bessonov as Joseph, Philippe Rebbot as Leonard and Albert Chassagne.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Icarus has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on ShortsTV Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Icarus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Icarus tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Icarus (2017)?
- In US, Icarus is available to stream on ShortsTV Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Icarus worth watching?
- Icarus holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Icarus?
- Icarus stars Maxime Bessonov, Philippe Rebbot and Albert Chassagne.
- When was Icarus released?
- Icarus was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 27 minutes.