Icarus (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 2017, Icarus is a documentary film directed by Bryan Fogel, running about 121 minutes. “Truth is the new banned substance” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. While investigating the furtive world of illegal doping in sports, director Bryan Fogel connects with renegade Russian scientist Dr. Grigory Rodchenkov—a pillar of his country’s “anti-doping” program. Over dozens of Skype calls, urine samples, and badly administered hormone injections, Fogel and Rodchenkov grow closer despite shocking allegations that place Rodchenkov at the center of Russia’s state-sponsored Olympic doping program.
Who’s in it. Icarus stars Dave Zabriskie as Self, Bryan Fogel as Self, Don Catlin as Self and Grigory Rodchenkov as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Icarus has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Icarus page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Icarus (2017)?
- In US, Icarus is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Icarus worth watching?
- Icarus holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Icarus?
- Icarus stars Dave Zabriskie, Bryan Fogel, Don Catlin, Grigory Rodchenkov and Nikita Kamaev.
- When was Icarus released?
- Icarus was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.