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The Ice Harvest

2005·Movie
1h 28min·R
56
DecentGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos4
  • Catharsis3

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor7
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody4

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and mystery

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

Thick Thieves. Thin Ice.

A shady lawyer attempts a Christmas Eve crime, hoping to swindle the local mob out of some money. But his partner, a strip club owner, might have different plans for the cash.
Darkly Comedic CrimeNeo-NoirCynical CharactersChristmas Eve SettingDouble-CrossingTwisted PlotBlack HumorMoral Ambiguity

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Ice Harvest

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Where can I stream The Ice Harvest legally?

You can 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 Ice Harvest worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 47%, and Metacritic 62). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Ice Harvest rated?

RViolenceStrong languageSexual content

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

How long is The Ice Harvest?

1 h 28 min

The Ice Harvest runs 1 h 28 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Ice Harvest?

Critics55
Audiences57

Yes. Critics average 55 and audiences 57 out of 100, so both groups see The Ice Harvest much the same way.

Was The Ice Harvest a box office hit?

Budget$16 million
Box office$10 million

No. It cost about $16 million to make and earned $10 million worldwide, 63% of its budget.

What language is The Ice Harvest in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Ice Harvest?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Ice Harvest in 66 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Ice Harvest use?

Anyone Can DieDowner EndingA Simple PlanBathroom Stall GraffitiDied Standing Up

TV Tropes lists 5 storytelling tropes for The Ice Harvest, including Anyone Can Die, Downer Ending, A Simple Plan.