The Ice Storm 1997
“It was 1973, and the climate was changing.”
What is The Ice Storm?
The Ice Storm is a film first released in 1997. Catalogued under Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1997
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 113 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 27, 1997
- Studios
- Canal+ Droits Audiovisuels, Fox Searchlight Pictures, Good Machine
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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Overview
The Ice Storm is a film first released in 1997. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by Canal+ Droits Audiovisuels, Fox Searchlight Pictures, Good Machine. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A suburban family unravels as a record‑breaking ice storm hits 1973 Thanksgiving weekend.”
- Rich 1970s suburban portrait
- Tense family dynamics under extreme weather
- Atmospheric cinematography
- Deliberate pacing may feel slow
- Intense emotional themes
Watch it if you appreciate character‑driven dramas set against a looming natural disaster.
The film’s somber tone and adult family conflicts make it suited for mature audiences.
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When does the story take place?
The story unfolds during the weekend after Thanksgiving in 1973.
What major weather event occurs?
A severe ice storm, described as the worst in a century, hits the characters.
What is the primary focus of the film?
It follows the Hood family as their lives begin to spiral out of control.
What genre and runtime does the film have?
It is a drama with a runtime of approximately 1 hour 53 minutes.
When was the film released in the United States?
It was released on September 27, 1997, in the US.
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