The Ice Storm (1997): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Ice Storm is a 1997 drama directed by Ang Lee, starring Kevin Kline and Joan Allen. It is based on The Ice Storm by Rick Moody. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes and earned $8 million worldwide. It won 1 award from 3 nominations, including Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the BAFTA 1998. Critics gave it 72 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 52m (112 min)
- Director
- Ang Lee
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Fox Searchlight Pictures
- Based on
- The Ice Storm by Rick Moody
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Ice Storm About?
The premise of The Ice Storm without spoilers, adapted from The Ice Storm by Rick Moody. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In the late 1970s, a seemingly perfect suburban family experiences a crisis as Thanksgiving nears. The father, Ben, embarks on an affair seeking excitement beyond his routine, while his adolescent daughter, Wendy, explores her own burgeoning sexuality and navigates a complex world of secrets and experimentation. The unraveling exposes the underlying tensions and dissatisfaction within the family and the community.
The Ice Storm Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- ice storm
- virgin
- swinging
- wife swapping
- sexual awakening
- key party
- dysfunctional family
- adultery
- sex in a car
- french kiss
- reference to fyodor dostoyevsky
- sexual promiscuity
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- sex talk
- dysfunctional marriage
- promiscuity
- extramarital affair
- accidental death
- electrocution
- sexuality
- marital crisis
- death of son
- reference to marvel comics
- sarcasm
- title same as book
- man wears boxer shorts
- lingerie
- upper middle class
- middle aged man
- middle aged woman
- prep school student
- schoolmate schoolmate relationship
- partner swapping
- symbolism
- housewife
- connecticut
- unfaithful husband
- hairy chested male
- caught having sex
- 14 year old girl
- winter storm
- nude painting
- seconal
- attempted sex
- car keys
- husband wife estrangement
- electrical outage
- commuter train
- discovering a dead child
- dishonesty
- icicle
The Ice Storm Cast
Kevin Kline leads the cast, with Joan Allen. Directed by Ang Lee.
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Director Ang Lee
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The Ice Storm Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Ice Storm 72 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
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IMDb 7.3 /10
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Metacritic 72 Metascore
User score 7.8
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The Ice Storm Plot Summary
What happens in The Ice Storm from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1973, two families residing in an affluent Connecticut suburb find themselves embroiled in a web of adultery and substance abuse during one tumultuous Thanksgiving weekend. The first family, the Hoods, is made up of parents Ben and Elena, along with their children Paul and Wendy. Feeling trapped by the monotony of his marriage and career, Ben seeks solace in an affair with Janey Carver, who is married to their neighbor Jim. Contrarily, Elena is also restless and yearns to add a spark to her life, although she remains uncertain about how to achieve that.
Full summary
The whole story of The Ice Storm, scene by scene
The Ice Storm Box Office
The Ice Storm grossed $8 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$8M
- US & Canada
- $8M
The Ice Storm Awards & Nominations
The Ice Storm won 1 award from 3 nominations, including Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the BAFTA 1998. Its biggest night was the BAFTA 1998, with 1 win from 2 nominations.
1 win3 nominations2 ceremonies
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BAFTA 1998 1 win · 2 nominations- Won Best Actress in a Supporting Role – Sigourney Weaver
- Nominated Best Adapted Screenplay
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Golden Globes 1998 1 nomination- Nominated Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Musical or Comedy (Supporting Actress) – Sigourney Weaver
The Ice Storm Trailers & Videos
4 videos: 1 trailer and 3 featurettes.
- Featurette THE ICE STORM - Casting the Locations
- Featurette Ang Lee, Rick Moody and James Schamus interview on "The Ice Storm" (1997)
- Featurette Barry Norman interviews Sigourney Weaver on The Ice Storm
How Well Do You Know The Ice Storm?
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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In which year is 'The Ice Storm' set?
Cars in The Ice Storm
17 cars on screen, including the 1971 Buick Riviera and the 1973 Cadillac Coupe DeVille.
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1971 Buick Riviera Main role -
1973 Cadillac Coupe DeVille Important role -
1972 Ford LTD Country Squire Minor role -
1972 Aston Martin V8 MkII Background role
The Ice Storm Also Known As
21 alternative titles, including “La tormenta de hielo” and “Η παγοθύελλα”.
- Also known as
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- La tormenta de hielo
- Η παγοθύελλα
- 아이스 스톰
- Tempesta di ghiaccio
- Der Eissturm
- Ledová bouře
- 冰风暴
- Buz Fırtınası
- סופת קרח
- Ледяной ветер
- Tempestade de Gelo
- Jégvihar
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- Burza lodowa
- Крижана буря
- Jäämyrsky
- 冰風暴
- Furtuna de gheață
- Cơn Bảo Băng Giá
- ครอบครัวไร้รัก
- La tempesta de gel
- アイス・ストーム
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The Ice Storm FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of The Ice Storm, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Ice Storm?
The Ice Storm runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
When was The Ice Storm released?
The Ice Storm was released on September 26, 1997.
Who directed The Ice Storm?
The Ice Storm was directed by Ang Lee.
More films by Ang Lee Who is in the cast of The Ice Storm?
The Ice Storm stars Kevin Kline and Joan Allen.
How much did The Ice Storm make at the box office?
The Ice Storm grossed $8 million worldwide.
How is The Ice Storm rated?
The Ice Storm has 7.3/10 on IMDb and 72 on Metacritic.
Is The Ice Storm based on a book?
Yes. The Ice Storm is adapted from The Ice Storm by Rick Moody.
What awards did The Ice Storm win?
The Ice Storm won 1 award from 3 nominations, including Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the BAFTA 1998.
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