On the Ice

On the Ice

Directed by Andrew Okpeaha MacLean

Produced by Treehead Films, Silverwood Films

201196 min6.3 / 10

A dark, grief-stricken drama about two Alaskan teenagers whose friendship fractures under the weight of tragedy and its aftermath.

In Barrow, Alaska, teenagers Qalli and Aivaaq find their bond tested when a seal-hunting trip goes wrong.

Questions people ask

  • Is On the Ice sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of films.

  • Does On the Ice end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.

  • Is On the Ice easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Is On the Ice violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

  • Is On the Ice scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

34/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity46

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise23

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love35

How much audiences actually like it

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Like On the Ice

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as On the Ice

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like On the Ice, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like On the Ice, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like On the Ice, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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