The Ice Road (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2021, The Ice Road is an action, thriller, drama and adventure film directed by Jonathan Hensleigh, running about 108 minutes. “This mission is on thin ice.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After a remote diamond mine collapses in far northern Canada, an ice road driver must lead an impossible rescue mission over a frozen ocean to save the trapped miners.
Who’s in it. The Ice Road stars Liam Neeson as Mike McCann, Marcus Thomas as Gurty McCann, Laurence Fishburne as Jim Goldenrod and Amber Midthunder as Tantoo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Ice Road has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $7.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ice Road page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ice Road 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 Road (2021)?
- In US, The Ice Road is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Ice Road worth watching?
- The Ice Road holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Ice Road?
- The Ice Road stars Liam Neeson, Marcus Thomas, Laurence Fishburne, Amber Midthunder and Matt McCoy.
- When was The Ice Road released?
- The Ice Road was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.