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. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. 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)?
- In US, Icarus is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- 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.