Cold Trail (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 5.4

Released in 2006, Cold Trail is a thriller and drama film directed by Björn Br. Björnsson, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Cold Trail is a thriller that revolves around a ruthless tabloid reporter, Baldur, who goes to any lengths to dig up a sensational story. In the beginning of the story, a Security Guard is killed by an apparent accident in a remote and apparently haunted dam in the highlands of Iceland. At first, Baldur has no interest in the story; that is, until he discovers from his mother that the Security Guard was his biological father – a Man he never knew. Baldur becomes determined to find out more about his father and what happened to him, and leaves to investigate against the will of his editor.
Who’s in it. Cold Trail stars Þröstur Leó Gunnarsson as Baldur, Helgi Björnsson as Karl, Anita Briem as Elín and Sólveig Guðmundsdóttir as Anna, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Cold Trail has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cold Trail page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cold Trail tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cold Trail (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Cold Trail change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Cold Trail worth watching?
- Cold Trail holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cold Trail?
- Cold Trail stars Þröstur Leó Gunnarsson, Helgi Björnsson, Anita Briem, Sólveig Guðmundsdóttir and Elva Ósk Ólafsdóttir.
- When was Cold Trail released?
- Cold Trail was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.
