Ice Princess

"Big things happen to those who dream big."

2005 1h 38m EN

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6.4

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52%

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METACRITIC

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6.1

IMDB

★6.4TMDB · 971🥫52%Rotten Tomatoes●55Metacritic★6.1IMDB · 32,035

FamilyDramaComedy

Synopsis

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With the help of her coach, her mom, and the boy who drives the Zamboni, nothing can stop Casey Carlyle from realizing her dream to be a champion figure skater.

“Big things happen to those who dream big.”

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Cast

Michelle Trachtenberg
Casey Carlyle
Joan Cusack
Joan Carlyle
Amy Stewart
Ann
Steve Ross
Mr. Bast
Hayden Panettiere
Gen Harwood
Kim Cattrall
Tina Harwood
Trevor Blumas
Teddy Harwood
Kirsten Olson
Nikki

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Tim Fywell
Writers: Hadley Davis, Hadley Davis, Angelo Libutti
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America, Canada

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ERA

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Released 21 years ago.

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2 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: United States of America, Canada.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Tim Fywell, shot by David Hennings. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Christophe Beck. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Janice Hampton shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Michelle Trachtenberg and Joan Cusack and Amy Stewart carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Big things happen to those who dream big.".

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0396652 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Tim Fywell directs. David Hennings behind the camera. Christophe Beck scores. Janice Hampton cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Profitable at the box office. Produced in United States of America, Canada. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 21 years ago.
2International production across 2 countries: United States of America, Canada.
3Directed by Tim Fywell, shot by David Hennings. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Christophe Beck. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Janice Hampton shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Michelle Trachtenberg and Joan Cusack and Amy Stewart carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "Big things happen to those who dream big.".
8IMDB entry: tt0396652 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Classified under 21 themes, including "sports", "competition", "rivalry", "high school sports".

The technical file

Cinematography: David Hennings
Original score: Christophe Beck
Editing: Janice Hampton
Production design: Lester Cohen
Costume design: Michael Dennison
Makeup / hair: Francesca Paris
Stunt coordinator: Charlie Brewer
Runtime: 98 min · 1h 38m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $25,000,000
Box office: $27,645,491
Return: 111% of budget
Original language: EN
Certification (US): G
IMDB: Ice Princess (2005)
Rotten Tomatoes: 52% 🥫 Rotten
Metacritic: 55/100
IMDB rating: 6.1/10 · 32,035 votes
MPAA: G

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Kamurai2020-08-05
★ 8/10
Great watch, will watch again, and can recommend. I've been a big Michelle Trachtenberg fan since "Harriett the Spy", and I'm a nerd for science so mixing the two together makes a minimal good watch for me: it would have been hard for them to ruin this for me. The premise feels weak as it's a "coming of age" story with a focus in the physics of figurine skating, but the execution is wonderful. Kim Cattrall, Hayden Panettiere and the other skaters all embody the insanity of the ice skating culture and establish the world that Michelle Tratchenburg and Joan Cusack's characters are forced to deal with. In the end it becomes a story of passions (clearly stated in the movie) and really feels uplifting and inspiring despite the absurdity of the situations. I know that when I throw this on, I'm going to enjoy a movie.
r96sk2020-11-03
★ 7/10
<em>'Ice Princess'</em> is good. Nothing more, nothing less. There are enjoyable performances from Michelle Trachtenberg (Casey), Hayden Panettiere (Gen), Kim Cattrall (Tina) and Joan Cusack (Joan - creative!). Even if the latter two's characters are irritating at times, but that is intentional to be fair. There's also an appearance for Erik King, which I guess you could say was a "Surprise!" ... Props are in order for Christophe Beck, who I thought did a top job with the music - all of which suited events very well. The premise, which entails figure skating, is entertaining enough to see unfold. It's nothing special, but is certainly a harmless and fine production from 2005.
RalphRahal2025-03-09
★ 6/10
Ice Princess is a fun, lighthearted movie with a simple but engaging plot. It follows a classic underdog story, making it easy to root for the main character. While the storyline isn’t groundbreaking, it works well for a family-friendly film, keeping things straightforward without unnecessary drama. The directing is solid, balancing the emotional moments with the sports aspects, and the pacing keeps things moving without dragging. The cinematography captures the elegance of figure skating, making the performances visually appealing, even if some scenes feel a bit predictable. Michelle Trachtenberg delivers a strong performance, carrying the movie with ease. She makes the character relatable, and her acting adds depth to the story. The supporting cast does a good job as well, though no one really steals the spotlight from her. The script is decent, with natural dialogue that fits the tone of the film. The music and sound design complement the skating sequences, adding energy where needed. Overall, it is an enjoyable and well-put-together movie that makes for a great watch, especially for a casual family night. Michelle Trachtenberg's presence, both on and off screen, was exceptional. She will be deeply missed.