The Ice Storm (1997)
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.
Director: Ang Lee
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 113 min
Release Date: September 27, 1997
Cast
- Kevin Kline - Ben Hood
- Joan Allen - Elena Hood
- Sigourney Weaver - Janey Carver
- Jamey Sheridan - Jim Carver
- Christina Ricci - Wendy Hood
- Tobey Maguire - Paul Hood
- Elijah Wood - Mikey Carver
- Adam Hann-Byrd - Sandy Carver
- Michael Cumpsty - Philip Edwards
- Katie Holmes - Libbets Casey
Screenplay
- Rick Moody (Novel)
- James Schamus (Screenplay)
Music: Mychael Danna
Cinematography: Frederick Elmes
Editing: Tim Squyres
Production: Canal+ Droits Audiovisuels, Fox Searchlight Pictures, Good Machine
Country: France, United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $18M
Box Office: $16M
Original Language: en
Themes
Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption
Keywords
infidelity, based on novel or book, 1970s, thanksgiving, dysfunctional family, connecticut, family relationships, neighbor, swinger, polyamory, sexual awakening, party
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Ice Storm 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 directed The Ice Storm?
- The Ice Storm was directed by Ang Lee.
- Who stars in The Ice Storm?
- The Ice Storm stars Kevin Kline, Joan Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Jamey Sheridan, Christina Ricci, Tobey Maguire.
- How long is The Ice Storm?
- The Ice Storm has a runtime of 1h 53m (113 minutes).
- What genre is The Ice Storm?
- The Ice Storm is a Drama film.
- What is the budget of The Ice Storm?
- The Ice Storm had a budget of $18M.
- How much did The Ice Storm gross?
- The Ice Storm grossed $16M worldwide.
- Where was The Ice Storm produced?
- The Ice Storm was produced in France, United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Ice Storm?
- The themes of The Ice Storm include: Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption.