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Cold Meat (2024): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch

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Cold Meat is a 2024 thriller directed by Sébastien Drouin, starring Allen Leech as David, Nina Bergman and Yan Tual. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $17,143 worldwide. Critics gave it 92% on Rotten Tomatoes. Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Fandango at Home Free, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Rotten Tomatoes
92%
worldwide gross
$17.1K
Echo Score
65
Cold Meat (2024) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Genre
Thriller
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Cold Meat About?

The premise of Cold Meat without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A lone driver, celebrated as a highway hero, finds himself in a devastating crash during a fierce snowstorm. Injured and stranded in a remote ravine, he struggles to survive against the extreme cold and a mysterious predator lurking nearby. As time runs short, he must confront both the harsh environment and his own escalating fear.

Cold Meat Themes & Keywords

· 5 tags
  • snowstorm
  • cold the temperature
  • snow
  • kidnapping
  • wendigo
Where to watch

Where to Watch Cold Meat

Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Fandango at Home Free, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

Cold Meat Cast & Characters

Allen Leech leads the cast as David, with Nina Bergman as Ana and Yan Tual as Vincent. Directed by Sébastien Drouin; 10 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Cold Meat

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Ratings

Cold Meat Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Cold Meat 92% on Rotten Tomatoes. Our Echo Score gives it 65/100, strongest in character & emotion (78) and weakest in rewatch factor (57).

65 /100

Cold Meat Echo Score Breakdown

Cold Meat delivers a tightly wound survival thriller that benefits from solid direction and commendable performances, yet its narrative momentum wanes as the story progresses. Critics highlight the film's effective tension and genre craftsmanship, while many viewers note uneven pacing and dialogue that detract from sustained engagement. The mixed reception is reflected in a respectable but not outstanding overall rating.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 72

    In terms of art and craft, the film showcases competent direction and a restrained visual palette that reinforce its icy setting. Reviewers praise the economical editing and the way the camera captures claustrophobic interiors. Some critics note a decline in intensity after the opening, suggesting a slight unevenness in execution. Overall, the technical aspects are judged above average.

  • Character & Emotion 78

    When it comes to character and emotion, the leads deliver nuanced performances that anchor the story. Critics repeatedly cite strong portrayals by Bergman and Leech, and users acknowledge at least competent acting. Dialogue is occasionally described as flat, but the emotional stakes remain clear. The consensus points to a high-quality character component.

  • Story & Flow 58

    The story and flow receive mixed feedback, with early scenes praised for gripping premises and twists. However, several reviewers mention a loss of narrative drive, repetitive pacing, and an anticlimactic resolution. The plot’s reliance on a single location limits its evolution, leading to perceptions of a story that starts strong but falters toward the end.

  • Sensory Experience 62

    Sensory experience is moderately effective, featuring a wintry soundscape that enhances tension. Critics reference a “wind‑hardened snowcrust” feel, and the soundtrack supports the bleak atmosphere. While the visual style is appropriate, it does not stand out as particularly innovative, resulting in a respectable but unremarkable sensory assessment.

  • Rewatch Factor 57

    Rewatch factor is modest; the film offers a few surprising moments and a twist that may reward a second viewing. Some viewers note the novelty of the setting and occasional suspense as replay incentives. Conversely, many cite the thin plot and dialogue as limiting long‑term appeal, yielding an overall middling rewatch rating.

Plot

Cold Meat Plot Summary

What happens in Cold Meat from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

David Petersen, Allen Leech, is passing through the Colorado Rockies during a severe snowstorm. He stops off at a diner, where the waitress Ana, Nina Bergman is accosted by her violent ex-husband Vincent, Yan Tual. David calmly and charm- ingly diffuses the situation, and Vincent leaves. Later, when David stops at a gas station, a local police officer tells him to get his wing-mirror fixed as soon as possible, as it is being held together with duct tape. When David leaves the gas station, Vincent follows him in his truck. A chase ensues, and David manages to elude Vincent by driving off-road into a secluded area. His car is now stuck in the snow, and David walks into the wilderness to find a way out.

Full summary

The whole story of Cold Meat, scene by scene

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Box office

Cold Meat Box Office

Cold Meat grossed $17,143 worldwide.

2024 box office

Worldwide gross

$17.1K

International
$17.1K
Videos

Cold Meat Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 2 trailers.

Official Trailer
  • Trailer UK Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Cold Meat?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who plays the character Ana, the waitress who gets kidnapped?

Details

Cold Meat Also Known As

8 alternative titles, including “Ледяной страх” and “冻肉”.

Also known as
  • Ледяной страх
  • 冻肉
  • 凍肉
  • Sangue Frio
  • Sangre fría
  • לשרוד בקור איימים
  • Mroźna pułapka
  • 콜드 미트

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FAQ

Cold Meat FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Cold Meat, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Cold Meat?

Cold Meat runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Cold Meat released?

Cold Meat was released on February 23, 2024.

Who directed Cold Meat?

Cold Meat was directed by Sébastien Drouin.

Who is in the cast of Cold Meat?

Cold Meat stars Allen Leech as David, Nina Bergman as Ana and Yan Tual as Vincent, among 10 credited actors.

Where can I watch Cold Meat?

In the US, Cold Meat is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Fandango at Home Free and Fawesome and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).

How much did Cold Meat make at the box office?

Cold Meat grossed $17,143 worldwide.

How is Cold Meat rated?

Cold Meat has 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 64% on TMDB and 2.5/5 on Letterboxd.

Does Cold Meat have a post-credit scene?

No. Cold Meat has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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