Arctic
Seen it?2018 | 98 min | Drama, Adventure
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (90% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for adventure fans. If you loved The Revenant or The Road, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 38 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
90% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$4 million worldwide on a $2 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 139K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Joe Penna
- Mads MikkelsenH. Overgård
- Maria Thelma SmáradóttirYoung Woman
- Tintrinai ThikhasukHelicopter Pilot