Icarus (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2010, Icarus is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Dolph Lundgren, running about 88 minutes. “They wouldn't let him quit.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Trained KGB assassin, Edward Genn (code name ICARUS), worked years ago as a sleeper agent in America. But when the Soviet Union collapsed, he quickly found himself in a foreign country with no one to trust. Determined to escape his muddled existence, Edward tries to start over. He assumes a new identity, starts a family and tries to start his own legitimate business that could potentially pull him out of his world of being a hitman.
Who’s in it. Icarus stars Dolph Lundgren as Edward Genn / Icarus, Samantha Ferris as Kerr, David James Lewis as Mr. Graham and Bo Svenson as Vadim, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Icarus has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. 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 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 Icarus (2010)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Icarus change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Icarus worth watching?
- Icarus holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Icarus?
- Icarus stars Dolph Lundgren, Samantha Ferris, David James Lewis, Bo Svenson and Katelyn Mager.
- When was Icarus released?
- Icarus was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.