Under an Arctic Sky

Under an Arctic Sky

Directed by Chris Burkard

201740 min7.5 / 10

A visually stunning documentary capturing elite surfers pursuing an extreme natural spectacle in Iceland's harsh winter landscape.

Six fearless surfers travel to the north coast of Iceland to ride waves unlike anything they've ever experienced, captured with high-tech cameras.

Questions people ask

  • Is Under an Arctic Sky violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Under an Arctic Sky sad? Not especially. Less sad than 73% of films.

  • Does Under an Arctic Sky end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is Under an Arctic Sky scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Is Under an Arctic Sky easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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.

87/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

There is almost nothing else like this.

Rarity96

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise78

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love88

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Under an Arctic Sky

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Under an Arctic Sky

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Under an Arctic Sky, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Under an Arctic Sky, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Under an Arctic Sky, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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