Iceman (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1984, Iceman is a drama and science fiction film directed by Fred Schepisi, running about 100 minutes. “A stone age man in a space age world... ...All he wants is a friend.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A team of Arctic researchers find a 40,000 year-old man frozen in ice and bring him back to life. Anthropologist Dr. Stanley Shephard wants to befriend the Iceman and learn about the man's past while Dr. Diane Brady and her surgical team want to discover the secret that will allow man to live in a frozen state.
Who’s in it. Iceman stars Timothy Hutton as Dr. Stanley Shephard, Lindsay Crouse as Dr. Diane Brady, John Lone as Charlie and Josef Sommer as Whitman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Iceman has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Iceman page.
If you liked it. Fans of Iceman tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Iceman (1984)?
- In US, Iceman is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Iceman worth watching?
- Iceman holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Iceman?
- Iceman stars Timothy Hutton, Lindsay Crouse, John Lone, Josef Sommer and David Strathairn.
- When was Iceman released?
- Iceman was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.