Arctic
“Survival is the only option.”
Synopsis
A man stranded in the Arctic is finally about to receive his long awaited rescue. However, after a tragic accident, his opportunity is lost and he must then decide whether to remain in the relative safety of his camp or embark on a deadly trek through the unknown for potential salvation.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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ARCTIC | Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-01-02
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 81 DaysMelbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 1, 2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 23, 2019
VOD & Digital Platforms
April 30, 2019
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.05x
+$2.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joe Penna
- Screenplay & Story
- Joe Penna, Ryan Morrison
- Original Score
- Joseph Trapanese
- Original Title
- Arctic
- Country of Origin
- Iceland, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Danish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.1M
- Production Studios
- Armory Films, Pegasus Pictures, Union Entertainment Group, The Domain Group, XYZ Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joe Penna
Joe Penna, Ryan Morrison
Joseph Trapanese
Tómas Örn Tómasson
Ryan Morrison
Martha De Laurentiis, Einar Thorsteinsson, Noah C. Haeussner, Manu Gargi, Joe Penna
Department Leadership Roster
Joe Penna
Screenplay
Joe Penna
Director
Ryan Morrison
Screenplay
Margrét Einarsdóttir
Costume Design
Ryan Morrison
Editor
Atli Geir Grétarsson
Production Design
Tómas Örn Tómasson
Director of Photography
Noah C. Haeussner
Producer
Christopher Lemole
Producer
Tim Zajaros
Producer
Joseph Trapanese
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Arctic
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Arctic about?
A man stranded in the Arctic is finally about to receive his long awaited rescue. However, after a tragic accident, his opportunity is lost and he must then decide whether to remain in the relative safety of his camp or embark on a deadly trek through the unknown for potential salvation.
Who directed Arctic?
Arctic was directed by Joe Penna.
Who stars in Arctic?
The principal cast of Arctic includes Mads Mikkelsen, Maria Thelma Smáradóttir, Tintrinai Thikhasuk.
When was Arctic released and how long is it?
Arctic was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
What was the box office and production budget of Arctic?
Arctic had a reported production budget of $2M and grossed $4.1M at the worldwide box office (2.05 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Arctic?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Arctic was composed by Joseph Trapanese.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Arctic?
Arctic holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).