Arctic

Directed by Joe Penna
PG-13
2018    1h 38mDrama, Adventure
6.891%78%6.5
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A man stranded in the Arctic after a plane crash must decide whether to remain in the relative safety of his makeshift camp or to embark on a deadly trek through the unknown in hopes of making it out alive.
  • Mads MikkelsenH. Overgård
  • Maria Thelma SmáradóttirYoung Woman
  • Tintrinai ThikhasukHelicopter Pilot
  • Joe PennaDirector / Screenplay / Executive Producer
  • Ryan MorrisonScreenplay / Executive Producer / Editor
  • Snorri ÞórissonCo-Producer
  • Einar Sveinn ÞórðarsonCo-Producer
  • Aaron ScottiCo-Producer
  • Lilja Ósk SnorradóttirCo-Producer
  • Martha De LaurentiisExecutive Producer
  • Einar ThorsteinssonExecutive Producer
  • Manu GargiExecutive Producer
  • Christopher LemoleProducer
  • Noah C. HaeussnerProducer
  • Tim ZajarosProducer
  • Atli Geir GrétarssonProduction Design
  • Tómas Örn TómassonDirector Of Photography
  • Margrét EinarsdóttirCostume Design
  • Ragna FossbergHair Designer
  • Rebekka JónsdóttirAssistant Costume Designer

Arctic Ratings & Reviews

  • DaveApril 14, 2025
    Very few words are spoken during this film which in my opinion can make or break a movie. In this case it made it. Great expressions of emotions throughout the film that lend to the story while remaining just south of over acting. I enjoyed they story and by the end I was invested in the characters.
  • "THE MOVIE FANATIC"April 18, 2026
    Is there anything Mads Mikkelsen can't do he can turn his hand to anything, he's very good at conveying & expressing emotion without dialogue and mainly through his eyes, the man is just a very special talent. And I thought Arctic was very realistic. It just gave us a big insight of all the dangers & obstacles that come with being stranded out in the Arctic...just a very well done and nicely put together film.
  • Eric BakkeOctober 12, 2024
    A desperate attempt for survival that is well played out.
  • waggerdaggerMarch 29, 2026
    Superb! This movie really shows that a good script coupled with great acting can let a director make an intense and captivating movie, without any unnecessary over-the-top plot twists or dramas. A slow paced and thoroughly interesting movie, where everything feels grounded and real. Mads Mikkelsen is as always great.
  • eif999January 26, 2025
    strong survival tale. If you like these kind of almost wordless survival films this is for you.
  • HDTechPRONovember 19, 2024
    I am truly impressed by this movie and the star, Mads Mikkelsen. His performance was outstanding, and the struggle for survival was depicted brilliantly.

Watch Arctic Videos

  • Arctic
    ArcticTrailer
  • Arctic (30 Second Trailer)
    Arctic (30 Second Trailer)Trailer
  • Mads Mikkelsen
    Mads MikkelsenBehind the Scenes
  • Official Story
    Official StoryBehind the Scenes
  • SOS
    SOSScene
  • Visitor
    VisitorScene
  • Pawprint
    PawprintScene
  • Struggle
    StruggleScene

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