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The Frozen Ground

2013·Movie
1h 45min·R
IMDb6.4Metacritic376.4Rotten Tomatoes61%50%

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High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and violent

  • Tension9
  • Violence7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis4

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Situational Comedy0
  • Wit & Wordplay0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Crime, a real life story, and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

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About

The hunter becomes the hunted

An Alaska State Trooper partners with a young woman who escaped the clutches of serial killer Robert Hansen to bring the murderer to justice. Based on actual events.
True Crime ThrillerSerial Killer InvestigationGritty RealismPsychological SuspenseAlaska WildernessBleak & DisturbingIntense PerformancesCat-and-MouseJustice System

Crew

Directed by:
Dan Lazarovits, Mamie Mitchell, Scott Walker
Written by:
Scott Walker
Produced by:
50 Cent, Randall Emmett, Corey Large
Composed by:
Lorne Balfe, Mike Burns, Steven Avila

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Frozen Ground

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Frozen Ground legally?

fuboTVPhiloThe RokuPlexLionsgate+MovieSphere+Howdy

The Frozen Ground is included with a subscription to fuboTV and Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Frozen Ground worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 61%, and Metacritic 37). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Frozen Ground rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong languageSexual content

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, strong language, and sexual content.

How long is The Frozen Ground?

1 h 45 min

The Frozen Ground runs 1 h 45 min.

Is The Frozen Ground based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Frozen Ground?

Critics49
Audiences59

Not quite. Audiences rate The Frozen Ground higher (59) than critics (49). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Frozen Ground a box office hit?

Budget$27 million
Box office$5 million

No. It cost about $27 million to make and earned $5 million worldwide, 20% of its budget.

What language is The Frozen Ground in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Germany, United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Frozen Ground?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Frozen Ground in 65 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Frozen Ground use?

The '80sAw, Look! They Really Do Love Each OtherAx-CrazyBig Bad EnsembleBluffing the MurdererComposite CharacterCreepy UncleDa ChiefThe Dead Have NamesSerial KillerHunting the Most Dangerous GameFinally Found the Bodyand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 storytelling tropes for The Frozen Ground, including The '80s, Aw, Look! They Really Do Love Each Other, Ax-Crazy.