Chasing Ice (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 7.4

Released in 2012, Chasing Ice is a documentary film directed by Jeff Orlowski, running about 74 minutes. “Art meets science.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When National Geographic photographer James Balog asked, “How can one take a picture of climate change?” his attention was immediately drawn to ice. Soon he was asked to do a cover story on glaciers that became the most popular and well-read piece in the magazine during the last five years. But for Balog, that story marked the beginning of a much larger and longer-term project that would reach epic proportions.
Who’s in it. Chasing Ice stars James Balog as Himself - Photographer, Svavar Jonatansson as Himself - Photo Assistant, Adam LeWinter as Himself - EIS Engineer (as Adam Lewinter) and Louie Psihoyos as Himself - Photographer & Oscar Winning Filmmaker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Chasing Ice has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $1.3M at the box office.
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 Chasing Ice page.
If you liked it. Fans of Chasing Ice tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Chasing Ice (2012)?
- In US, Chasing Ice 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 Chasing Ice worth watching?
- Chasing Ice holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Chasing Ice?
- Chasing Ice stars James Balog, Svavar Jonatansson, Adam LeWinter, Louie Psihoyos and Kitty Boone.
- When was Chasing Ice released?
- Chasing Ice was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.
