Arctic

2018·Movie
1h 38min·PG-13
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Metacritic716.9Rotten Tomatoes91%79%

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Arctic fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition7
  • Sound Centrality7

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About

Survival is the only option.

A man stranded in the Arctic is finally about to receive his long awaited rescue. However, after a tragic accident, his opportunity is lost and he must then decide whether to remain in the relative safety of his camp or embark on a deadly trek through the unknown for potential salvation.
SurvivalArcticMan vs. NaturePsychologicalBleakTensionRemoteIsolationCharacter-Driven

Crew

Directed by:
Joe Penna, Dave Halls, William Thomas Möller
Written by:
Joe Penna, Ryan Morrison
Produced by:
Joe Penna, Tim Zajaros, Ryan Morrison
Composed by:
Michael Miller, Steven Gizicki, Odin Benitez

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Arctic

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Arctic legally?

PrimeKanopyHooplaStarz

Arctic is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. 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 Arctic worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 71). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Arctic rated?

PG-13Violence

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Arctic?

1 h 38 min

Arctic runs 1 h 38 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Arctic?

Critics81
Audiences72

Not quite. Critics rate Arctic higher (81) than audiences (72). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Arctic a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$4 million

Yes. It cost about $2 million to make and earned $4 million worldwide, 2.0 times its budget.

What language is Arctic in?

EnglishDanish

It was made in English, with some Danish. Produced in Iceland, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Arctic?

52ADARATAUBEBOCACHCLCOCRCZDEDK+38

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Arctic in 52 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Arctic use?

All There in the ScriptAgony of the FeetBears Are Bad NewsBlood from the MouthThe DeterminatorSickening "Crunch!"Earn Your Happy EndingThe SpeechlessSilence Is GoldenLanguage BarrierNo Name GivenLaser-Guided Karmaand 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 storytelling tropes for Arctic, including All There in the Script, Agony of the Feet, Bears Are Bad News.

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