Ice Bound (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2003, Ice Bound is a drama, adventure and tv movie film directed by Roger Spottiswoode, running about 89 minutes. “Nature would test her strength. Fate would prove her courage.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Physician Jerri Nielsen finds herself stranded at the Amundsen-South Pole Research Station along with a tiny staff of researchers and technicians. Though there is at first little love lost between the somewhat aloof Nielsen and her more down-to-earth colleagues, a strong bond develops among them as the extreme winter progresses.
Who’s in it. Ice Bound stars Susan Sarandon as Dr. Jerri Nielsen, Aidan Devine as John Penny, Cynthia Mace as Claire Furinski and Steve Cumyn as Sandy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Ice Bound has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ice Bound page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ice Bound tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ice Bound (2003)?
- In US, Ice Bound is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ice Bound worth watching?
- Ice Bound holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ice Bound?
- Ice Bound stars Susan Sarandon, Aidan Devine, Cynthia Mace, Steve Cumyn and Carl Marotte.
- When was Ice Bound released?
- Ice Bound was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.