The Ice Storm(1997)
“It was 1973, and the climate was changing.”
Overview
In the weekend after thanksgiving 1973 the Hood family is skidding out of control. Then an ice storm hits, the worst in a century.
Director
Ang Lee
Studio
Canal+ Droits Audiovisuels
Budget
$18M
Revenue
$16M
Cast
Kevin Kline
as Ben Hood
Joan Allen
as Elena Hood
Sigourney Weaver
as Janey Carver
Jamey Sheridan
as Jim Carver
Christina Ricci
as Wendy Hood
Tobey Maguire
as Paul Hood
Elijah Wood
as Mikey Carver
Adam Hann-Byrd
as Sandy Carver
Michael Cumpsty
as Philip Edwards
Katie Holmes
as Libbets Casey
Henry Czerny
as George Clair
David Krumholtz
as Francis Davenport
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1997
Runtime
1h 53m
Language
English
Rating
6.9 / 10
Budget
$18M
Box Office
$16M
Production Companies
Canal+ Droits Audiovisuels • Fox Searchlight Pictures • Good Machine
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Where can I watch The Ice Storm?▼
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What is The Ice Storm about?▼
In the weekend after thanksgiving 1973 the Hood family is skidding out of control. Then an ice storm hits, the worst in a century.
Who directed The Ice Storm?▼
The Ice Storm was directed by Ang Lee and released in 1997. It is a drama film.
How long is The Ice Storm?▼
The Ice Storm has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).
Who stars in The Ice Storm?▼
The cast of The Ice Storm includes Kevin Kline as Ben Hood, Joan Allen as Elena Hood, Sigourney Weaver as Janey Carver, Jamey Sheridan as Jim Carver, Christina Ricci as Wendy Hood and more.
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