The Ice Pirates movie poster

The Ice Pirates

"A totally SPACED adventure! ...You have to be there to see it."

March 16, 1984 1h 34m 5.6/10 (205 votes)

Originally released in 1984. The Ice Pirates is a science fiction/action film. directed by Stewart Raffill.

Starring Robert Urich, Mary Crosby, and Michael D. Roberts

Synopsis

In the not too distant future, where by far the most precious commodity in the galaxy is water. The last surviving water planet was somehow removed to the unreachable centre of the galaxy at the end of the galactic trade wars. The galaxy is ruled by an evil emperor presiding over a trade oligarchy that controls all mining and sale of ice from asteroids and comets.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 16, 1984 41 years ago
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Runtime 1h 34m 94 minutes total
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User Rating 5.6/10 Mixed (205 votes)
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Budget $9M Production budget
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Box Office $14.3M 1.6x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$9,000,000
Revenue
$14,250,000

Production Companies

  • JF Productions
  • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Ice Pirates about?

In the not too distant future, where by far the most precious commodity in the galaxy is water. The last surviving water planet was somehow removed to the unreachable centre of the galaxy at the en...

Who directed The Ice Pirates?

The Ice Pirates was directed by Stewart Raffill.

How long is The Ice Pirates?

The Ice Pirates has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).

When was The Ice Pirates released?

The Ice Pirates was released on March 16, 1984 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Ice Pirates?

The main cast of The Ice Pirates includes Robert Urich, Mary Crosby, Michael D. Roberts, Anjelica Huston, John Matuszak.

Is The Ice Pirates worth watching?

The Ice Pirates has a user rating of 5.6/10 based on 205 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.