This Cold Life (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2017, This Cold Life is a documentary film directed by Darren Mann, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Welcome to Longyearbyen, the only settlement in the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard. Situated 300 miles from the North Pole, where polar bears outnumber humans, and bearing the distinction of being the northernmost town in the world, Longyearbyen is a community with an unforgiving climate, dreary isolation and an uncertain economic future. Like many small towns, Longyearbyen was once a bustling industrial hub that’s now struggling to find innovative ways to sustain itself. This Cold Life is filmmaker Darren Mann’s visually stunning portrait that illuminates a tight-knit group of colourful and resourceful residents who are dedicated to preserving the land they call home. Through charming individual reflections, including two men who fought to change a law to establish a brewery and become the town’s only export, we experience what it’s like to live in unity for our neighbours’ well-being.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, This Cold Life has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch This Cold Life page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch This Cold Life (2017)?
- In US, This Cold Life is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is This Cold Life worth watching?
- This Cold Life holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was This Cold Life released?
- This Cold Life was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.