The Ice Storm is a film from 1997 set in New Canaan, Connecticut. The cast features actors like Kevin Kline, Joan Allen, and Sigourney Weaver. This article provides insight about the on-location filming and shares facts about the movie and its behind-the-scenes.
Where it Filmed?
The Ice Storm was primarily filmed in New Canaan, Connecticut, USA. Specific locations include:
- New Canaan
- Main Street, New Canaan
- Metro-North Railroad station – 198 Elm Street at Park Avenue, New Canaan
- Varnum’s Pharmacy – 91 Main Street, New Canaan
- New Canaan Library – 151 Main Street, New Canaan
Filming took place from April 9 to June 25 in 1996.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Kevin Kline | Ben Hood |
| Joan Allen | Elena Hood |
| Sigourney Weaver | Janey Carver |
| Henry Czerny | George Clair |
| Tobey Maguire | Paul Hood |
| Christina Ricci | Wendy Hood |
| Elijah Wood | Mikey Carver |
| Adam Hann-Byrd | Sandy Carver |
| David Krumholtz | Francis Davenport |
| Jamey Sheridan | Jim Carver |
| Kate Burton | Dorothy Franklin |
| William Cain | Ted Shackley |
| Michael Cumpsty | Philip Edwards |
| Maia Danziger | Mrs. Gadd |
| Katie Holmes | Libbets Casey |
| Michael Egerman | Pharmacist |
| Christine Farrell | Marie Earle |
| Glenn Fitzgerald | Neil Conrad |
| Allison Janney | Dot Halford |
| Jonathan Freeman | Ted Franklin |
| Barbara Garrick | Weather Reporter |
| John Benjamin Hickey | Mark Boland |
| Tom Flagg | Train Conductor |
| Byron Jennings | Pierce Sawyer |
| Miles Marek | Mr. Gadd |
| Colette Kilroy | Sari Steele |
| Ivan Kronenfeld | Jack Moellering |
| Daniel McDonald | Weatherman |
| Donna Mitchell | Maria Conrad |
| Barbara Neal | Helen Wentworth |
| Nancy Opel | Claudia White |
| Larry Pine | Dave Gorman |
| Wendy Scott | Pharmacy Attendant |
| Marcell Rosenblatt | Mikey’s Teacher |
| Evelyn Solann | Woman in Pharmacy |
| Jessica Stone | Marge |
| Sarah Thompson | Beth |
| Scott Wentworth | Paul’s Teacher |
| Colleen Camp | Dr. Pasmier (uncredited) |
| Ann Kinner | Curious neighbor |
| library book sale (uncredited) | |
| Bill McIntyre | Libbet’s Doorman (uncredited) |
| Richard Nixon | Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Joe O’Connor | Marty (uncredited) |
| Courtney Peldon | Billie (uncredited) |
| Bettina Skye | Drug Store Clerk (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie was released on September 27, 1997 in Canada.
- The Ice Storm is a drama, with a runtime of 1 hour and 52 minutes.
- The story takes place in 1973 and revolves around families’ lives spiraling out of control due to casual sex and substance abuse.
- The film was directed by Ang Lee and written by Rick Moody and James Schamus.
- It received one BAFTA Film Award, along with 7 other wins and 33 nominations.
- 321 users and 116 critics have reviewed the movie.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Main Street, New Canaan, Connecticut, USA
- Latitude: 41.143406
- Longitude: -73.4875646
- Place ID: ChIJK6TRz2ynwokR3jNtJVSomHo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Main St, New Canaan, CT 06840, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Metro-North Railroad station – 198 Elm Street at Park Avenue, New Canaan, Connecticut, USA
- Latitude: 41.1312315
- Longitude: -73.4993232
- Place ID: EilNZXRybyBOb3J0aCBSYWlscm9hZCwgTmV3IENhbmFhbiwgQ1QsIFVTQSIuKiwKFAoSCemMhQIgosKJEYYSXWxrmabHEhQKEgkRLFU1r6fCiRHPbsowqRgR-A
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Metro North Railroad, New Canaan, CT, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: New Canaan Library – 151 Main Street, New Canaan, Connecticut, USA
- Latitude: 41.1456351
- Longitude: -73.49209909999999
- Place ID: ChIJI7b3YhKnwokRRg6_YRt-iSA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 151 Main St, New Canaan, CT 06840, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
