---
title: "Thin Ice"
year: 2012
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/thin-ice-2012"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 51996
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 93
community_rating: 6.5
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Thin Ice (2012) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/thin-ice-2012

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Thin Ice is a film first released in 2012. Catalogued under Comedy, Crime, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Werc Werk Works, ATO Pictures. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A crooked salesman’s life unravels when a murderous partner joins a violin heist."

### Why Watch
- A quirky mix of comedy, crime and drama
- An off‑beat heist set against a bleak Wisconsin winter

### Caveats & Content Note
- Its 93‑minute runtime makes for a fast‑paced story that may feel rushed
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains dark humor and violent themes, making it suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: darkly comedic, crime-caper, cold, twisty

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/thin-ice-2012#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jill Sprecher
- **Networks / Studios**: Werc Werk Works, ATO Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Greg Kinnear** as *Mickey Prohaska*
- **Alan Arkin** as *Gorvy Hauer*
- **Billy Crudup** as *Randy*
- **David Harbour** as *Bob Egan*
- **Michelle Arthur** as *Karla Gruenka*
- **Peter Thoemke** as *Frank Richie*
- **James Michael Detmar** as *Glen Vanderhoevel*
- **Lea Thompson** as *Jo Ann Prohaska*
- **Bob Balaban** as *Leonard Dahl*
- **John Paul Gamoke** as *Man at Coffee Shop*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the basic premise of Thin Ice?
A dishonest insurance salesman teams up with a psychopath to steal a rare violin from a reclusive farmer during a Wisconsin winter.

### Q: What genres does the film combine?
It blends comedy, crime and drama.

### Q: When was Thin Ice released in the United States?
It was released on February 17, 2012.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is 1 hour and 33 minutes.

### Q: Where does the story take place?
The story is set in Wisconsin during winter.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Thin Ice — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/51996)
- [Thin Ice (2006) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/321418-thin-ice/prehled/)
- [Thin Ice (2000) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/177625-thin-ice)
- [Thin Ice (1981)](https://www.sms.cz/film/thin-ice-1981)

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