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The Iceman Cometh

1989Movie1 h 54 min

70
GoodGoodWatch score

A thrilling, violent action movie about history.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Across the centuries – the war between good and evil can never end.

When 16th-century Ming guard Fong Sau-Ching sets out to capture vicious rapist Fung San, both men end up falling into a glacier to be frozen in time. Thawed out by scientists over 300 years later, the confused guard must learn to cope with the modern world and continue in his quest to vanquish his opponent.

Feels like

  • Hong Kong Action Comedy
  • Time Travel
  • Fish-Out-Of-Water
  • Martial Arts
  • Culture Clash
  • Slapstick Humor
  • Nostalgic Vibe
  • Fast-Paced

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Directed by
Clarence Ford

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Facts

August 12, 1989 · 1 h 54 min · Violence

Released
August 12, 1989
Runtime
1 h 54 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Action, Comedy, Science Fiction
Original language
cn
Made in
Hong Kong SAR China
Available in
9 countries

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6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Iceman Cometh?"

Questions about The Iceman Cometh

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Where can I stream The Iceman Cometh?

In the United States, The Iceman Cometh is free with ads on Darkroom. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is The Iceman Cometh worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 6.6).

Is The Iceman Cometh okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will The Iceman Cometh make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (8 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Iceman Cometh?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Is The Iceman Cometh in English?

cn

No, it was made in cn.