Gimly
5/10Seems to be very little more than a blank slate on which to show to us that Mads Mikkelsen is a great actor, but like... We bin knew. _Final rating:★★½ - Not quite for me, but I definitely get the appeal._
Reviewed on August 25, 2019
Arctic(2018)
Survival is the only option.
6.5(1,427)1h 38m2018-11-21
DramaAdventure
Arctic Synopsis
A man stranded in the Arctic is finally about to receive his long awaited rescue. However, after a tragic accident, his opportunity is lost and he must then decide whether to remain in the relative safety of his camp or embark on a deadly trek through the unknown for potential salvation.
Arctic (2018) is a drama and adventure film directed by Joe Penna, released on November 21, 2018 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Mads Mikkelsen, Maria Thelma Smáradóttir and Tintrinai Thikhasuk. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 1,427 ratings.
- Director:
- Joe Penna
- Writers:
- Ryan Morrison, Joe Penna
- Producers:
- Noah C. Haeussner, Christopher Lemole, Tim Zajaros
- Cinematographer:
- Tómas Örn Tómasson
- Composer:
- Joseph Trapanese
- Production:
- Armory Films, Pegasus Pictures, Union Entertainment Group, The Domain Group, XYZ Films
- Budget:
- $2,000,000
- Revenue:
- $4,100,000
- Status:
- Released
Arctic (2018) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Arctic before you stream it.
Arctic Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mads Mikkelsen
as H. Overgård
Maria Thelma Smáradóttir
as Young Woman
- Tintrinai Thikhasuk
Tintrinai Thikhasuk
as Helicopter Pilot
Key crew
Directed by Joe Penna, written by Ryan Morrison and Joe Penna, produced by Noah C. Haeussner, Christopher Lemole and Tim Zajaros.
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Arctic Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 1,427 ratings.
r96sk
8/10A fairly standard survival drama, though a very good one at that! <em>'Arctic'</em> is wonderfully acted out by Mads Mikkelsen, who is all alone (aside from a small role for María Thelma Smáradóttir) and rather mute all the way... but that doesn't take anything away from his strong performance. It's a competently made film in fairness, as it manages to set the scene perfectly and tells its story well - I was…
Reviewed on October 18, 2023
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Arctic – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Arctic online?
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Arctic (2018) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Cinemax Amazon Channel, Cinemax Apple TV channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Arctic?
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The main cast of Arctic (2018) includes Mads Mikkelsen, Maria Thelma Smáradóttir and Tintrinai Thikhasuk. The film was directed by Joe Penna. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Arctic released?
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Arctic was released on November 21, 2018 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is Arctic worth watching?
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Arctic (2018) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 1,427 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Arctic?
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Yes. The official Arctic trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.