Project Iceman
An intimate endurance documentary follows Anders Hofman as he confronts Antarctica in pursuit of the first long-distance triathlon on the continent.
Overview
An extraordinary journey into the frozen unknown, where human limits are tested against nature's fury.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- inspirational
- tense
- awe inspiring
- inspirational viewing
- adventure movie night
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Anders Hofman attempts to become the first person to complete a long-distance triathlon in Antarctica.
Ice, cold, storms, open water, and barren Antarctic terrain define the challenge and its cinematic presentation.
Anders's brother, sister, mother, and father appear alongside his personal endurance journey.
The film foregrounds Anders's attempt to sustain swimming, cycling, and running through Antarctic conditions.
Films like Project Iceman, and why
The Barkley Marathons: The Race That Eats Its Young
shares extreme endurance sports, personal resilience, and inspirational documentary storytelling
Meru
shares human-powered expedition, physical danger, and survival-focused adventure documentary elements
Free Solo
shares athletic endurance, intimate personal stakes, and emotionally uplifting nonfiction filmmaking
Movie Details
- Director
- Ammar Kandil
- Release Date
- 2022-10-01
- Runtime
- 109 min
- Rating
- 7.9 / 10 (8)
Cast
- Anders Hofman
- Anthon Hofman Laursen
- James Lawrence
- Amalie Bryde Laursen
- Grethe Bryde Laursen
- Michael Hofman Laursen
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Project Iceman about?
- An intimate endurance documentary follows Anders Hofman as he confronts Antarctica in pursuit of the first long-distance triathlon on the continent.
- What is Project Iceman like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Project Iceman as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Project Iceman violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Project Iceman.
- Which films are like Project Iceman?
- Films with a similar feel include The Barkley Marathons: The Race That Eats Its Young, Meru, and Free Solo.
- How long is Project Iceman?
- Project Iceman runs 109 minutes.
- Where can I watch Project Iceman?
- In United States, Project Iceman is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store.
