Ice Station Zebra
1968, English. Directed by John Sturges.
An American nuclear sub... A sky full of Russian paratroopers... A race for the secret of Ice Station Zebra!
A top-secret Soviet spy satellite -- using stolen Western technology -- malfunctions and then goes into a descent that lands it near an isolated Arctic research encampment called Ice Station Zebra, belonging to the British, which starts sending out distress signals before falling silent. The atomic submarine Tigerfish, commanded by Cmdr. James Ferraday, is dispatched to save them.
- Runtime
- 2h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 203 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- John SturgesDirector
- Rock HudsonCdr. James Ferraday
- Ernest BorgnineBoris Vaslov
- Patrick McGoohanDavid Jones
- Jim BrownCapt. Leslie Anders
- Tony BillLt. Russell Walker
- Alf KjellinCol. Ostrovsky
- Gerald S. O'LoughlinLt. Cdr. Bob Raeburn
- Ted HartleyLt. Jonathan Hansen
- Murray RoseLt. George Mills
- Michael T. MiklerLt. Courtney Cartwright
- Joseph BernardDr. Jack Benning
- Jonathan GoldsmithRussian Aide
Details
- Released
- 4 April 1968
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Douglas Heyes, W.R. Burnett
- Budget
- $8M
- Box office
- $4.6M
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What Ice Station Zebra is based on
Ice Station Zebra is based on Ice Station Zebra, a 1963 novel by Alistair MacLean.
Novel · 1963
Ice Station Zebra
By Alistair MacLean
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Ice Station Zebra: quick answers
Is Ice Station Zebra worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 203 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Ice Station Zebra?
Ice Station Zebra runs 149 minutes (2h 29m).
Does Ice Station Zebra have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Ice Station Zebra. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Ice Station Zebra parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Ice Station Zebra is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Ice Station Zebra on?
Ice Station Zebra isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Ice Station Zebra?
If you liked Ice Station Zebra, try The Spy Who Loved Me, The Saint, Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning.
Who directed Ice Station Zebra?
Ice Station Zebra (1968) was directed by John Sturges and stars Rock Hudson, Ernest Borgnine, Patrick McGoohan.
What is Ice Station Zebra based on?
Ice Station Zebra is based on Ice Station Zebra, a 1963 novel by Alistair MacLean.