---
title: "Ice Age"
year: 2002
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/ice-age-2002"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 425
imdb_id: "tt0268380"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 81
community_rating: 7.4
vote_count: 14407
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Ice Age (2002) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/ice-age-2002

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Ice Age is a 2002 American animated adventure comedy film directed by Chris Wedge and produced by Blue Sky Studios in its debut feature film. The movie follows Manny the mammoth, Sid the loquacious sloth, and Diego the sabre-toothed tiger as they embark on a comedic journey to return a human baby to its father in a world on the brink of an ice age. The film features an ensemble voice cast that includes Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, and Denis Leary. It was released on March 15, 2002, and distributed by 20th Century Fox. The story centers around the unlikely trio's quest across a prehistoric landscape filled with peril and humor. This film marked the beginning of the Ice Age franchise and introduced audiences to characters navigating both personal challenges and external dangers in an era defined by climate shifts and survival instincts.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A mammoth, a sloth, and a tiger team up to return a human baby to his father."

### Why Watch
- humorous character dynamics
- engaging quest narrative

### Caveats & Content Note
- simple plot structure
- Tone & Suitability: This film is an animated comedy suitable for a general audience.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: animated, comedic, adventurous, family-friendly

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Disney Plus, Crave, Starz Amazon Channel, Crave Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Chris Wedge
- **Networks / Studios**: Blue Sky Studios, 20th Century Fox

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Ray Romano** as *Manfred 'Manny' (voice)*
- **John Leguizamo** as *Sid (voice)*
- **Denis Leary** as *Diego (voice)*
- **Goran Višnjić** as *Soto (voice)*
- **Jack Black** as *Zeke (voice)*
- **Cedric the Entertainer** as *Rhino (voice)*
- **Stephen Root** as *Rhino / Start (voice)*
- **Diedrich Bader** as *Saber-Toothed Tiger (voice)*
- **Alan Tudyk** as *Saber-Toothed Tiger / Freaky Mammal (voice)*
- **Lorri Bagley** as *Female Sloth (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the film about?
A mammoth, a sloth, and a sabre-toothed tiger work together to return a human baby to his father.

### Q: When was the film released?
The film was released in 2002.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Chris Wedge and Carlos Saldanha.

### Q: What genre is the film?
It is an animated adventure comedy.

### Q: Is this part of a series?
Yes, it is the first installment in the Ice Age series.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Ice Age (2002 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ice_Age_(2002_film))
- [Ice Age (2002) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0268380)
- [Ice Age | Ice Age Wiki | Fandom](https://iceage.fandom.com/wiki/Ice_Age)
- [Official site](http://www.iceagemovies.com/films/ice-age)
- [ICE AGE - FULL MOVIE [2002] - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf0llg5hEYWpWq8pz8ucCcXBFJt_12gSw)
- [Ice Age | Watch on Disney+](https://www.disneyplus.com/browse/entity-e570fab3-1025-4f24-a6b1-a8eb0b1f1d76?msockid=31cbeed352dd6e232008f954538b6f64)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*