Arctic (2018)

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Survival is the only option.

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.

• Released: 2018-11-21
• Genres: Drama, Adventure
• Runtime: 1h 38m
• Status: Released
• TMDB rating: 6.5/10 from 1,467 votes

Directed by Joe Penna.

Top cast

• Mads Mikkelsen as H. Overgård
• Maria Thelma Smáradóttir as Young Woman
• Tintrinai Thikhasuk as Helicopter Pilot

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Where to watch Arctic

• United States: stream on Cinemax Amazon Channel, Cinemax Apple TV channel; watch free on Kanopy, Hoopla; rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home; buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
• United Kingdom: stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, ITVX Premium; watch free on Rakuten TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, ITVX, Plex, Amazon MX Player; rent on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky Store, BFI Player; buy on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky Store, YouTube
• Canada: watch free on Tubi TV; rent on Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video; buy on Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video
• Australia: stream on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Foxtel Now, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads; watch free on Beamafilm, Hoopla, 7plus; rent on JustWatch TV Store, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube, Fetch TV; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube, Fetch TV

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