Ice Castles (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1978, Ice Castles is a drama and romance film directed by Donald Wrye, running about 108 minutes. “Together they reached for the impossible.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Alexis is on top of the world until a tragic accident dashes her hopes and dreams of becoming a world-class figure skater. Only with the help of those who love her can she prove to the world — and herself — that she still has the potential to realize her dreams.
Who’s in it. Ice Castles stars Robby Benson as Nick Peterson, Lynn-Holly Johnson as Alexis Winston, Colleen Dewhurst as Beulah Smith and Tom Skerritt as Marcus Winston, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Ice Castles has been warmly received by audiences.
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 Ice Castles page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ice Castles tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ice Castles (1978)?
- In US, Ice Castles 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 Ice Castles worth watching?
- Ice Castles holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ice Castles?
- Ice Castles stars Robby Benson, Lynn-Holly Johnson, Colleen Dewhurst, Tom Skerritt and Jennifer Warren.
- When was Ice Castles released?
- Ice Castles was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.