The Frozen Ground (2013)
An Alaskan detective and a survivor relentlessly pursue a serial killer, revealing the bleakness of true crime.
An Alaska State Trooper partners with a young woman who escaped the clutches of serial killer Robert Hansen to bring the murderer to justice. Based on actual events.
How intense is The Frozen Ground?
The Frozen Ground is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What The Frozen Ground feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulbleakchilling
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
- True story
- Yes, based on true events.
Where to stream The Frozen Ground
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 9, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Frozen Ground for you?
Is The Frozen Ground scary?
Only a little. The Frozen Ground has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Frozen Ground gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is The Frozen Ground sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Frozen Ground OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is The Frozen Ground?
The Frozen Ground runs 1h 45m.
Where can I stream The Frozen Ground?
The Frozen Ground is streaming on The Roku Channel and Plex.
Does The Frozen Ground have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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