The Ice Road (2021)
An ice road driver races against melting ice and impossible odds to save trapped miners in far northern Canada.
After a remote diamond mine collapses in far northern Canada, an ice road driver must lead an impossible rescue mission over a frozen ocean to save the trapped miners.
How intense is The Ice Road?
The Ice Road is not scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch and fine in the background. Rated PG-13.
What The Ice Road feels like
- Tone
- tensegrittysuspensefulepic
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attentionBackground
Where to stream The Ice Road
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Ice Road for you?
Is The Ice Road scary?
No. The Ice Road is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Ice Road gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is The Ice Road sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is The Ice Road OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is The Ice Road?
The Ice Road runs 1h 48m.
Where can I stream The Ice Road?
The Ice Road is streaming on Netflix.
Does The Ice Road have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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