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The Iceman

The Iceman

Thriller · Crime · Drama · 2012

The true story of Richard Kuklinski, the notorious contract killer and family man.

Movie details

The Iceman

“Loving husband. Devoted father. Ruthless killer.”

2012 Thriller · Crime · Drama 1h 45m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

6.6 / 10

Community rating

The true story of Richard Kuklinski, the notorious contract killer and family man.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.

The archetype split

Who fights over The Iceman?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Ariel Vromen

Written by

Morgan Land · Ariel Vromen

Michael Shannon

Michael Shannon

Richard Kuklinski

Winona Ryder

Winona Ryder

Deborah Kuklinski

Ray Liotta

Ray Liotta

Roy Demeo

Chris Evans

Chris Evans

Robert Pronge

David Schwimmer

David Schwimmer

Josh Rosenthal

James Franco

James Franco

Marty Freeman

Stephen Dorff

Stephen Dorff

Joey Kuklinski

Court is in session

Put The Iceman on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Big-Idea Head

“Form is the argument.”

Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Technique in search of a pulse.”

Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.