Polar (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2019, Polar is an action, drama and crime film directed by Jonas Åkerlund, running about 118 minutes. “If the job doesn't kill you, retirement will.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a retiring assassin realizes that he is the target of a hit, he winds up back in the game going head to head with a gang of younger, ruthless killers.
Who’s in it. Polar stars Mads Mikkelsen as Duncan Vizla, Vanessa Hudgens as Camille, Katheryn Winnick as Vivian and Fei Ren as Hilde, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Polar has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Polar page.
If you liked it. Fans of Polar 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 Polar (2019)?
- In US, Polar 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 Polar worth watching?
- Polar holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Polar?
- Polar stars Mads Mikkelsen, Vanessa Hudgens, Katheryn Winnick, Fei Ren and Ruby O. Fee.
- When was Polar released?
- Polar was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.