Whiteout (2009): cast, story & where to watch

2009 · Film · ★ 5.6

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Released in 2009, Whiteout is an action, thriller, crime and mystery film directed by Dominic Sena, running about 101 minutes. “See Your Last Breath” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. The only U.S. Marshal assigned to Antarctica, Carrie Stetko will soon leave the harsh environment behind for good – in three days, the sun will set and the Amundsen-Scott Research Station will shut down for the long winter. When a body is discovered out on the open ice, Carrie's investigation into the continent's first homicide plunges her deep into a mystery that may cost her her own life.

Who’s in it. Whiteout stars Kate Beckinsale as Carrie Stetko, Gabriel Macht as Robert Pryce, Tom Skerritt as Dr. John Fury and Columbus Short as Delfy, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Whiteout has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $18M 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 Whiteout page.

If you liked it. Fans of Whiteout tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Whiteout (2009)?
In US, Whiteout 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 Whiteout worth watching?
Whiteout holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Whiteout?
Whiteout stars Kate Beckinsale, Gabriel Macht, Tom Skerritt, Columbus Short and Shawn Doyle.
When was Whiteout released?
Whiteout was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.