Prime Video has added the 95-minute action thriller Icefall, starring Joel Kinnaman, which has quickly become the second most-watched film on the service in the U.S. The film, directed by Stefan Ruzowitzky, sees Kinnaman as Harlan, an ex-Marine and poacher who discovers a downed plane containing millions of dollars under a frozen lake.
Harlan's discovery is interrupted by Ani, a young Indigenous game warden played by Cara Jade Myers. Their precarious situation escalates when criminals and corrupt police officers begin searching for the hidden money. This forces Harlan and Ani into an uneasy alliance as they fight to survive both their pursuers and the increasingly treacherous ice.
The film has been described as "No Country for Old Men on ice," swapping desert landscapes for a snowy, subzero environment while maintaining the core appeal of desperate individuals circling a valuable prize as danger mounts. Although reviews were mixed and limited, the film's premise of a recognizable lead, a straightforward crime-thriller plot, and a distinctive frozen setting appears to resonate with streaming audiences. This surge in popularity on Prime Video comes after its initial video-on-demand release, suggesting the streaming platform is providing the film with a significantly larger audience.
