The Ice Storm
1997, English. Directed by Ang Lee.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 776 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Ice Storm
The Ice Storm isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Ang LeeDirector
- Kevin KlineBen Hood
- Joan AllenElena Hood
- Sigourney WeaverJaney Carver
- Jamey SheridanJim Carver
- Christina RicciWendy Hood
- Tobey MaguirePaul Hood
- Elijah WoodMikey Carver
- Adam Hann-ByrdSandy Carver
- Michael CumpstyPhilip Edwards
- Katie HolmesLibbets Casey
- Henry CzernyGeorge Clair
- David KrumholtzFrancis Davenport
Details
- Released
- 27 September 1997
- Country
- France, United States of America
- Written by
- James Schamus
- Budget
- $18M
- Box office
- $16M
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What The Ice Storm is based on
The Ice Storm is based on The Ice Storm, a 1994 novel by Rick Moody, published by Little, Brown and Company.
Novel · 1994
The Ice Storm
By Rick Moody
Published by Little, Brown and Company
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The Ice Storm: quick answers
Is The Ice Storm worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 776 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Ice Storm?
The Ice Storm runs 113 minutes (1h 53m).
Does The Ice Storm have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Ice Storm. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Ice Storm parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Ice Storm is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Ice Storm on?
The Ice Storm isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Ice Storm?
If you liked The Ice Storm, try American Pastoral, Deep Water, The Humans.
Who directed The Ice Storm?
The Ice Storm (1997) was directed by Ang Lee and stars Kevin Kline, Joan Allen, Sigourney Weaver.
What is The Ice Storm based on?
The Ice Storm is based on The Ice Storm, a 1994 novel by Rick Moody, published by Little, Brown and Company.