The Iceman

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The Iceman

R

Released May 3, 2013

1h 45m

Mystery & Thriller

Drama

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Hit man Richard Kuklinski (Michael Shannon) earns a well-deserved reputation as a cold-blooded killer but manages to keep his violent profession a secret from his wife (Winona Ryder) and children for years.

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Critics Consensus

While it deserved stronger direction and a more fully realized script, Michael Shannon's riveting performance in the title role is more than enough to make The Iceman recommended viewing.

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Wendy Ide

The Times (UK)

It’s hard to think of anyone better suited to playing a murderer with rage issues than the formidable-looking Michael Shannon.

Sep 30, 2022

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Candice Frederick

Reel Talk Online

Once again, Michael Shannon proves he's one of the most underrated actors in Hollywood with a performance so spellbinding you won't be able to take your eyes off him.

Rated: B+

Sep 7, 2017

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Larushka Ivan-Zadeh

metro.co.uk

It's a plum role for any actor and [Michael] Shannon's performance is Oscar-worthy.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 5, 2017

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David Bax

Battleship Pretension

Yes, Michael Shannon is great in The Iceman. Yet the fact remains that you can watch him be great in a whole lot of much better movies.

Mar 4, 2021

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Allen Almachar

The MacGuffin

In a vacuum, this is some of Shannon's finest work. It's unfortunate the film isn't as good as he is.

Rated: B-

Jul 27, 2020

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Jim Ross

TAKE ONE Magazine

Who cares if the story makes sense, because Michael Shannon can carry it, right? He can, but only so far.

Feb 13, 2020

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Oaklee D

A great performance from Michael Shannon which is complemented well by the all star cast, give this a go if you're a fan of films such as Black Mass and Goodfellas.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

07/28/25

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Chief B

This movie about a guy that doesn't deserve to have a movie made about him. Also this movie is not accurate at all. I'm fine with that but don't claim it is.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

04/29/25

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Audience Member

Another perfect part for Michael Shannon. Cold blooded killer with a heart of gold for his family, Shannon takes you on a roller coaster ride from start to finish.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/19/25

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Shawn R

Absolutely riveting from start to finish! Michael Shannon is truly terrifying

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/09/24

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Jason A

Fairly accurate, great actors, and any omissions are certainly per the director's discretion. I am not sure the average public is ready to see a man, dying from cyanide, being choked via garotte and hidden under a bed. Thus it is one of many events omitted by the movie, but as a writer and embalmer for 23 years, there are details the average viewer could not withstand. A++

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/25/24

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Tyler G

Michael Shannon acted his butt off in the entirety of this movie. Watching his expressionless demeanor as he does whatever it takes to support his family was cold and powerful. From the costume design to the killing scenes, this was a quality film. Ray Liota was great as well, despite playing a very stereotypical role. I would recommend this to anyone who's a fan of mob movies or ice cold killing rampages. This was a solid film that encourages you to challenge your own beliefs - what would you do in the same scenario? I am happy I watched this and I hope Michael Shannon gets more recognition for this film some day.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/05/24

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Richard Kuklinski

Winona Ryder

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Synopsis

Hit man Richard Kuklinski (Michael Shannon) earns a well-deserved reputation as a cold-blooded killer but manages to keep his violent profession a secret from his wife (Winona Ryder) and children for years.

Director: Ariel Vromen
Producer: Avi Lerner, Ariel Vromen, Ehud Bleiberg
Screenwriter: Ariel Vromen, Morgan Land
Distributor: Millennium Entertainment
Production Co: Bleiberg Entertainment
Rating: R (Some Sexual Content|Pervasive Language|Strong Violence)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 3, 2013, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): May 22, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $1.9M
Runtime: 1h 45m

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