Ordeal in the Arctic
1993, English. Directed by Mark Sobel.
A Routine Flight... A Deadly Crash...A Desperate Fight To Survive.
Based on a true story. A Canadian military flight from Greenland to Canada crashes in the frozen arctic, only miles away from Alert base in Nunavut, and the 14 survivors must endure a storm and freezing cold until they can be rescued.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Ordeal in the Arctic is streaming on JioHotstar in India.
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Cast & crew
- Mark SobelDirector
- Richard ChamberlainCaptain John Couch
- Catherine Mary StewartCaptain Wilma De Groot
- Melanie MayronSusan 'Sue' Hillier
- Scott HylandsFred Ritchie
- Page FletcherLieutenant Joe Bales
- Christopher BoltonLieutenant Michael 'Mike' Moore
- Nathan FillionMaster Warrant Officer Tom Jardine
- Steve AdamsPvt. Bill Vance
- Mark GibbonMonty
- David McNallyMarc Tremblay
- Larry MusserRick Dumoulin
- Tom ButlerArnie Macauley
Details
- Released
- 15 February 1993
- Country
- Canada, United States of America
- Written by
- Paul F. Edwards
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How long is Ordeal in the Arctic?
Ordeal in the Arctic runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does Ordeal in the Arctic have a post-credits scene?
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Ordeal in the Arctic parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Ordeal in the Arctic is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Ordeal in the Arctic on?
Ordeal in the Arctic is streaming on JioHotstar in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Ordeal in the Arctic?
If you liked Ordeal in the Arctic, try TalhotBlond, Meltdown: Days of Destruction, Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors.
Who directed Ordeal in the Arctic?
Ordeal in the Arctic (1993) was directed by Mark Sobel and stars Richard Chamberlain, Catherine Mary Stewart, Melanie Mayron.