The Big Freeze (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1993, The Big Freeze is a comedy and tv movie film directed by Eric Sykes, running about 45 minutes.
What it’s about. A silent comedy. Two accident-prone plumbers go to fix the plumbing at a home for retired gentle-folk on the coldest day of the year in Finland. Everything that can go wrong for these plumbers goes wrong.
Who’s in it. The Big Freeze stars Bob Hoskins as Sidney, plumber's mate, Eric Sykes as Mr Blick, the plumber, Eila Roine as Matron and Donald Pleasence as Soup slurper, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Big Freeze 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 The Big Freeze page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Big Freeze tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Big Freeze (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Big Freeze change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Big Freeze worth watching?
- The Big Freeze holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Big Freeze?
- The Big Freeze stars Bob Hoskins, Eric Sykes, Eila Roine, Donald Pleasence and Raija Laakso.
- When was The Big Freeze released?
- The Big Freeze was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 45 minutes.