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The Ice Storm

R19971h 53mAng Lee
IMDb 7.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 86% · Metacritic 72

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"It was 1973, and the climate was changing."

In the weekend after thanksgiving 1973 the Hood family is skidding out of control. Then an ice storm hits, the worst in a century.

Drama
InfidelityHusband Wife RelationshipBased On Novel Or Book1970sThanksgivingDysfunctional FamilyConnecticutFamily RelationshipsIce StormSuburbia

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Ice Storm (1997) about?

In the weekend after thanksgiving 1973 the Hood family is skidding out of control. Then an ice storm hits, the worst in a century.

Who stars in The Ice Storm?

The Ice Storm stars Kevin Kline (Ben Hood), Joan Allen (Elena Hood), Sigourney Weaver (Janey Carver), Jamey Sheridan (Jim Carver), Christina Ricci (Wendy Hood). The film was directed by Ang Lee.

How long is The Ice Storm?

The Ice Storm has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1997. It is rated R.

Is The Ice Storm worth watching?

The Ice Storm holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 86. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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