Impact (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 9

Released in 2014, Impact is a documentary film directed by Agústa Einarsdóttir, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. On Christmas Eve in 1986, an Icelandic cargo ship sank in the North Atlantic Ocean. Of the eleven men on board, five lived. This is the remarkable story of the heroic rescue mission that brought them home.
Who’s in it. Impact stars Þorsteinn Gunnar Bjarnason as Júlíus Víðir Guðnason, Stefán Björgvinsson as Stefán Björgvinsson, Ingólfur Arnar Björnsson as Sigurður Ölvir Bragason and Hólmsteinn Brekkan as Sigurður L. Þorgeirsson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Impact sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Impact page.
If you liked it. Fans of Impact tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Impact (2014)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Impact change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Impact worth watching?
- Impact holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Impact?
- Impact stars Þorsteinn Gunnar Bjarnason, Stefán Björgvinsson, Ingólfur Arnar Björnsson, Hólmsteinn Brekkan and Sigurður Guðmann Diðriksson.
- When was Impact released?
- Impact was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.
