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On the Ice (2012): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

On the Ice (2012) movie poster

On the Ice is a 2012 drama thriller directed by Andrew Okpeaha MacLean, starring Frank Qutuq Irelan and Josiah Patkotak. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes and earned $73,492 worldwide. Critics gave it 67% on Rotten Tomatoes and 59 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.

IMDb rating
6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes
67%
worldwide gross
$73.5K
Metascore
59
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On the Ice (2012) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 36m (96 min)
Genres
Drama , Thriller
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is On the Ice About?

The premise of On the Ice without spoilers.

In a remote Alaskan community, the lives of two young men are irrevocably changed after a tragic accident during a seal hunt. Haunted by guilt and desperate to avoid the consequences of their actions, they begin to weave a tangled web of deception. As their lies grow more elaborate, the strain on their friendship intensifies, and they struggle to maintain the fragile facade they’re created. The weight of their secret tests their loyalty and challenges their sense of morality.

On the Ice Themes & Keywords

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  • teenager
  • tragedy drama
  • teen drama
  • death
  • friend
  • barrow alaska
  • alaska
  • grief
  • hip hop
  • seal hunt
  • ice
  • accident
+38 more
  • lie
  • snowmobile
  • based on short film
  • kiss
  • bedroom
  • hugging
  • crying
  • hiding evidence
  • secret
  • pipe
  • walkie talkie
  • cigarette smoking
  • cell phone
  • guilt
  • card game
  • cribbage
  • playing cards
  • boyfriend girlfriend relationship
  • marijuana
  • foosball
  • saying grace
  • singing
  • dancing
  • traditional dance
  • search and rescue
  • search party
  • police officer
  • police
  • police station
  • water tower
  • duct tape
  • confession
  • drug dealer
  • drugs
  • family relationships
  • grandmother grandson relationship
  • shovel
  • knife
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Cast & crew

On the Ice Cast

Frank Qutuq Irelan leads the cast, with Josiah Patkotak. Directed by Andrew Okpeaha MacLean.

From the director

More from Andrew Okpeaha MacLean

One more film directed by Andrew Okpeaha MacLean: Sikumi (On the Ice).

Full filmography
Ratings

On the Ice Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave On the Ice 67% on Rotten Tomatoes and 59 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.

Box office

On the Ice Box Office

On the Ice grossed $73,492 worldwide.

2012 box office

Worldwide gross

$73.5K

US & Canada
$73.5K
Videos

On the Ice Trailers & Videos

The trailer of On the Ice.

On the Ice (2012) - Official Trailer [HD]
Cars

Cars in On the Ice

17 cars on screen, including the 1998 Ford F-150 and the 1988 Chevrolet K-Series.

All 17 cars
  • 1998 Ford F-150 in On the Ice 1998 Ford F-150 Important role
  • 1988 Chevrolet K-Series in On the Ice 1988 Chevrolet K-Series Minor role
  • 1998 Ford F-150 in On the Ice 1998 Ford F-150 Minor role
  • 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche in On the Ice 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche Background role

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FAQ

On the Ice FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of On the Ice, each answered in a sentence.

How long is On the Ice?

On the Ice runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

When was On the Ice released?

On the Ice was released on February 17, 2012.

Who directed On the Ice?

On the Ice was directed by Andrew Okpeaha MacLean.

More films by Andrew Okpeaha MacLean

Who is in the cast of On the Ice?

On the Ice stars Frank Qutuq Irelan and Josiah Patkotak.

How much did On the Ice make at the box office?

On the Ice grossed $73,492 worldwide.

How is On the Ice rated?

On the Ice has 6.3/10 on IMDb, 67% on Rotten Tomatoes, 59 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.

Does On the Ice have a post-credit scene?

No. On the Ice has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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