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The Icebreaker

2016·Movie
2h 0min

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The Icebreaker fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Spectacle7

Heart

Melancholic and cathartic

  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7
  • Pathos6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

The story is based on the real events of 1985. The team of a Russian polar icebreaker “Mikhail Gromov” discovered a giant iceberg. The ship came into collision while attempting to take cover from the weather and is forced to drift with ice along the Amundsen Sea coast. The crew of “Gromov” spent 133 days of polar night trying to find a way out of their icy trap. They have no room for mistakes; one wrong move and the vessel is crushed by ice.
Survival DramaBased on True EventsPolar ExplorationIcy IsolationPsychological ThrillerMan vs. NatureTense AtmosphereRussian Cinema

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Icebreaker legally?

The Icebreaker is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, History Vault, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome, and Cineverse. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Icebreaker worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Icebreaker?

2 h 0 min

The Icebreaker runs 2 h 0 min.

Is The Icebreaker based on a true story?

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

What language is The Icebreaker in?

Russian

It was made in Russian. Produced in Russia.

In how many countries can I watch The Icebreaker?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Icebreaker in 36 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.