Ice (1998): cast, story & where to watch

1998 · Film · ★ 5.3

Ice poster

Released in 1998, Ice is an action and adventure film directed by Jean de Segonzac, running about 93 minutes. “The ultimate disaster... The world is covered in ice” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. After the whole North of the Equator freezes below zero, a group of people in Los Angeles risk their lives while trying to "escape" from the city's hostile conditions, in order to take a ship to a hotter place on Earth.

Who’s in it. Ice stars Udo Kier as Dr. Norman Kistler, Grant Show as Robert Drake, Karen Waddell as Gretchen and Eva LaRue as Alison, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Ice has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ice page.

If you liked it. Fans of Ice 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 Ice (1998)?
In US, Ice is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Ice worth watching?
Ice holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Ice?
Ice stars Udo Kier, Grant Show, Karen Waddell, Eva LaRue and Audie England.
When was Ice released?
Ice was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.