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The Ice Storm

6.919971h 53m15MovieDrama

In the weekend after thanksgiving 1973 the Hood family is skidding out of control. Then an ice storm hits, the worst in a century.

DirectorAng Lee
WriterJames Schamus
ProducersTed Hope·Ang Lee

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Cast · Directed by Ang Lee

KKKevin Kline
Kevin Kline
Ben Hood
JAJoan Allen
Joan Allen
Elena Hood
SWSigourney Weaver
Sigourney Weaver
Janey Carver
JSJamey Sheridan
Jamey Sheridan
Jim Carver
CRChristina Ricci
Christina Ricci
Wendy Hood
TMTobey Maguire
Tobey Maguire
Paul Hood
EWElijah Wood
Elijah Wood
Mikey Carver
AHAdam Hann-Byrd
Adam Hann-Byrd
Sandy Carver
MCMichael Cumpsty
Michael Cumpsty
Philip Edwards
KHKatie Holmes
Katie Holmes
Libbets Casey
HCHenry Czerny
Henry Czerny
George Clair
DKDavid Krumholtz
David Krumholtz
Francis Davenport

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The Ice Storm — streaming FAQ

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The Ice Storm is streaming on BFI Player and Studiocanal Presents in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Ice Storm on Netflix?

No, The Ice Storm is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. It's currently on BFI Player and Studiocanal Presents.

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The Ice Storm isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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The Ice Storm is available on BFI Player and Studiocanal Presents in United Kingdom, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.