Movie

Arctic

“Survival is the only option.”

★ 6.5(1,382)20181h 38m

Arctic is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video. Availability checked 12 June 2026.

Where to watch Arctic

🇨🇦 Canada

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Good to know

Director: Joe Penna
Release date: 2018-11-21
Runtime: 1h 38m
Language: Danish
Box office: $4,100,000
Budget: $2,000,000
Status: Released
Country: Iceland
Studio: Armory Films

Arctic — trailer

About Arctic

Arctic is a 2018 movie in the Drama and Adventure genres, directed by Joe Penna, starring Mads Mikkelsen, Maria Thelma Smáradóttir and Tintrinai Thikhasuk. It has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 1,382 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Arctic in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Mads Mikkelsen

H. Overgård

Maria Thelma Smáradóttir

Young Woman

Tintrinai Thikhasuk

Helicopter Pilot

Themes & keywords

fishhelicopterfireairplane wreckpolar beararctic polar circle regionsurvivalstrandedsnowinjurystaplerflareice fishingfrostbitehelicopter crash

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Arctic in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream Arctic on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video.

Is Arctic on Netflix?+

Arctic is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

How long is Arctic?+

Arctic has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

Who stars in Arctic?+

Arctic stars Mads Mikkelsen, Maria Thelma Smáradóttir and Tintrinai Thikhasuk.

When did Arctic come out?+

Arctic is a 2018 movie directed by Joe Penna.

What genre is Arctic?+

Arctic is Drama and Adventure film.

Who directed Arctic?+

Arctic was directed by Joe Penna.