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The Ice Storm

1997Movie1 h 53 minR

Drama
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic727.6Rotten Tomatoes86%82%

A slow-burning, melancholic drama movie about family and history.

Good for friends night · background watch · drop-in friendly

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

It was 1973, and the climate was changing.

In the weekend after thanksgiving 1973 the Hood family is skidding out of control. Then an ice storm hits, the worst in a century.

Feels like

  • Dysfunctional Families
  • Suburban Disillusionment
  • 70s Social Climate
  • Slow-Burn Drama
  • Emotional Complexity
  • Cynical Humor
  • Marital Discord
  • Coming-of-Age Discomfort
  • Bleak Atmosphere

Cast

24 of 37

Crew

Directed by
Ang Lee
Written by
James Schamus, Rick Moody
Produced by
Ang Lee, James Schamus, Ted Hope
Music by
Mychael Danna

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 27, 1997 · 1 h 53 min · R

Released
September 27, 1997
Runtime
1 h 53 min
Age rating
R
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
France, United States
Budget
$18 million
Box office
$16 million
Available in
23 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

The Film of the Book, Affectionate Nickname, Red Riding Hood Replica +9

  • The Film of the Book
  • Affectionate Nickname
  • Red Riding Hood Replica
  • Death by Newbery Medal
  • Hormone-Addled Teenager
  • Who Names Their Kid "Dude"?
  • Artistic License
  • Interrupted Intimacy
  • Ensemble Cast
  • The '70s
  • Symbolic Glass House
  • Phoneaholic Teenager

12 of 44 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Ice Storm?"

Questions about The Ice Storm

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Ice Storm?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Ice Storm from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 17 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Ice Storm worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 86%, and Metacritic 72).

Is The Ice Storm plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was The Ice Storm a box office flop?

Budget$18 million
Box office$16 million

Yes: it cost about $18 million to make and earned $16 million worldwide, 89% of its budget.

What tropes does The Ice Storm use?

The Film of the BookAffectionate NicknameRed Riding Hood ReplicaDeath by Newbery MedalHormone-Addled TeenagerWho Names Their Kid "Dude"?Artistic LicenseInterrupted IntimacyEnsemble CastThe '70sSymbolic Glass HousePhoneaholic Teenagerand 32 more

TV Tropes lists 44 tropes for it, including The Film of the Book, Affectionate Nickname, and Red Riding Hood Replica.