The Ice Pirates (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1984, The Ice Pirates is an action, comedy, adventure and science fiction film directed by Stewart Raffill, running about 91 minutes. “A totally SPACED adventure! ...You have to be there to see it.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the not too distant future, where by far the most precious commodity in the galaxy is water. The last surviving water planet was somehow removed to the unreachable centre of the galaxy at the end of the galactic trade wars. The galaxy is ruled by an evil emperor presiding over a trade oligarchy that controls all mining and sale of ice from asteroids and comets.
Who’s in it. The Ice Pirates stars Robert Urich as Jason, Mary Crosby as Princess Karina, Michael D. Roberts as Roscoe and Anjelica Huston as Maida, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Ice Pirates has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $14.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ice Pirates page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ice Pirates tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ice Pirates (1984)?
- In US, The Ice Pirates is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Ice Pirates worth watching?
- The Ice Pirates holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Ice Pirates?
- The Ice Pirates stars Robert Urich, Mary Crosby, Michael D. Roberts, Anjelica Huston and John Matuszak.
- When was The Ice Pirates released?
- The Ice Pirates was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.