The Ice Storm
“It was 1973, and the climate was changing.”
Synopsis
In the weekend after thanksgiving 1973 the Hood family is skidding out of control. Then an ice storm hits, the worst in a century.
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Mark Kermode reviews The Ice Storm (1997) | BFI PlayerOfficial
Type: Featurette • Published 2026-02-20
Top Cast
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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
Henry Czerny
George Clair
David Krumholtz
Francis Davenport
Kate Burton
Dorothy Franklin
William Cain
Ted Shackley
Maia Danziger
Mrs. Gadd
Michael Egerman
Pharmacist
Christine Farrell
Marie Earle
Glenn Fitzgerald
Neil Conrad
Release History & Theatrical Window
Locarno Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 27, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 27, 2004
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$18M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$16M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.89x
-$2M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ang Lee
- Screenplay & Story
- James Schamus
- Original Score
- Mychael Danna
- Original Title
- The Ice Storm
- Country of Origin
- France, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Budget
- $18M
- Worldwide Gross
- $16M
- Production Studios
- Canal+ Droits Audiovisuels, Fox Searchlight Pictures, Good Machine
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ang Lee
James Schamus, Rick Moody
Mychael Danna
Frederick Elmes
Tim Squyres
Ted Hope, Ang Lee, James Schamus
Department Leadership Roster
Ang Lee
Director
Douglas Crosby
Stunt Coordinator
G.A. Aguilar
Stunt Coordinator
Ted Hope
Producer
Mark Friedberg
Production Design
Carol Oditz
Costume Design
Tim Squyres
Editor
Ang Lee
Producer
James Schamus
Producer
Frederick Elmes
Director of Photography
Mychael Danna
Original Music Composer
James Schamus
Screenplay
Randall Balsmeyer
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ice Storm
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 principal cast of The Ice Storm includes Kevin Kline, Joan Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Jamey Sheridan, Christina Ricci.
When was The Ice Storm released and how long is it?
The Ice Storm was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Ice Storm?
The Ice Storm had a reported production budget of $18M and grossed $16M at the worldwide box office (0.89 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Ice Storm?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ice Storm was composed by Mychael Danna.
Is The Ice Storm based on a book or true story?
The Ice Storm is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Rick Moody".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Ice Storm?
The Ice Storm holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).