Iceland: Cold War Frontier (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 2017, Iceland: Cold War Frontier is a documentary film directed by Konráð Gylfason, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. In the aftermath of the Second World War, relations between the former allied eastern and western powers deteriorated fast. Suddenly, the small island nation found itself in the midst of the ensuing “cold-war”, which it used to its full benefit to catapult into the modern world. A founding member of the NATO alliance, Iceland provided an important base for forward operations in protection of NATO’s northern flank and Scandinavia and the approaches to North America by U.S. and allied forces.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Iceland: Cold War Frontier has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Iceland: Cold War Frontier page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Iceland: Cold War Frontier (2017)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Iceland: Cold War Frontier change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Iceland: Cold War Frontier worth watching?
- Iceland: Cold War Frontier holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Iceland: Cold War Frontier released?
- Iceland: Cold War Frontier was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.