The Iceman Cometh (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1973, The Iceman Cometh is a drama film directed by John Frankenheimer, running about 239 minutes. “They drank and they dreamed...tomorrow they would conquer the world...then along came Hickey.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Set in 1912, inside a dive bar named The Last Chance Saloon, its destitute patrons eagerly await the arrival of Hickey, who arrives annually and props everyone up with free drinks and spirited stories of his travels. However, when Hickey does show up this year, it is with a message of temperance and an exhortation to give up hopeless dreams and face reality.
Who’s in it. The Iceman Cometh stars Lee Marvin as Theodore 'Hickey' Hickman, Fredric March as Harry Hope, Robert Ryan as Larry Slade and Jeff Bridges as Don Parritt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Iceman Cometh has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kino Film Collection and Broadway HD Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Iceman Cometh page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Iceman Cometh tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Iceman Cometh (1973)?
- In US, The Iceman Cometh is available to stream on Kino Film Collection and Broadway HD Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Iceman Cometh worth watching?
- The Iceman Cometh holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Iceman Cometh?
- The Iceman Cometh stars Lee Marvin, Fredric March, Robert Ryan, Jeff Bridges and Bradford Dillman.
- When was The Iceman Cometh released?
- The Iceman Cometh was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 239 minutes.