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1. Operation Napoleon (2023)
102 min | Action, Adventure, Thriller
A lawyer is sucked into an international conspiracy after being accused of a murder she didn't commit. Her only chance of survival lies in uncovering the secret of an old German WWII airplane, discovered on Iceland's largest glacier.
Director: Óskar Thór Axelsson | Stars: Vivian Ólafsdóttir, Jack Fox, Iain Glen, Wotan Wilke Möhring
Votes: 2,762
2. Beowulf & Grendel (2005)
R | 103 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
In Denmark, during the 6th century, Danish king Hrothgar and his warriors kill a troll whose son, Grendel, vows revenge.
Director: Sturla Gunnarsson | Stars: Hringur Ingvarsson, Spencer Wilding, Stellan Skarsgård, Ingvar Sigurdsson
Votes: 18,602 | Gross: $0.07M
3. Metalhead (2013)
Not Rated | 97 min | Drama
A girl is caught between the life that took her brother and her own inability to strike out on her own. In her grief, she finds solace in the dark music of Black Metal and dreams of becoming a rock star.
Director: Ragnar Bragason | Stars: Thora Bjorg Helga, Ingvar Sigurdsson, Halldóra Geirharðsdóttir, Sveinn Ólafur Gunnarsson
Votes: 7,877
4. I Remember You (2017)
Not Rated | 105 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery
A story about a young man and two women who move into a small abandoned town in Iceland to renovate an old house. Little do they know the town has a dark history.
Director: Óskar Thór Axelsson | Stars: Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson, Sara Dögg Ásgeirsdóttir, Ágústa Eva Erlendsdóttir, Thorvaldur Kristjansson
Votes: 5,306
5. The Cliff (2009– )
54 min | Drama, Mystery
The Cliff is a dramatic mystery that involves bizarre incidents and unexplained deaths, set against the backdrop of a controversial hydroelectric project. From Walter Presents, in Icelandic with English subtitles.
Stars: Björn Hlynur Haraldsson, Unnur Birna Jónsdóttir Backman, Ari Kapríus Kristjánsson, Dóra Jóhannsdóttir
Votes: 687
6. Solitude (2023)
75 min | Drama
An aging farmer moves to the city for the first time and forms a bond with a paper boy.
Director: Ninna Pálmadóttir | Stars: Þröstur Leó Gunnarsson, Hermann Samúelsson, Anna Gunndís Guðmundsdóttir, Jóhann Jónsson
Votes: 180
7. Verbúðin (2021–2022)
45 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Childhood friends restore an old trawler and build a fishing empire in Iceland. As the introduction of fishing quotas shake the country, their future is challenged by the battle for power, greed and betrayal. Inspired by real events.
Stars: Nína Dögg Filippusdóttir, Gísli Örn Garðarsson, Björn Hlynur Haraldsson, Unnur Ösp Stefánsdóttir
Votes: 722
8. No Such Thing (2001)
R | 102 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
A young journalist journeys to Iceland to find her missing fiancé only to encounter a mythical creature.
Director: Hal Hartley | Stars: Sarah Polley, Robert John Burke, Margrét Ákadóttir, Julie Anderson
Votes: 4,459 | Gross: $0.06M
9. A Letter from Helga (2022)
112 min | Drama, Romance
In a remote fjord in 1940's Iceland, young farmer Bjarni and aspiring poet Helga begin a passionate, forbidden affair, emotions running as wild as the ocean waves that surround them.
Director: Ása Helga Hjörleifsdóttir | Stars: Thorvaldur Kristjansson, Hera Hilmar, Aníta Briem, Björn Thors
Votes: 160
10. Driving Mum (2022)
112 min | Comedy, Drama
The death of Jon's mother forces him to take on a journey with her corpse in the backseat to fulfill her last wish. Bresnef the dog comes along and this trip will be the gamechanger Jon never dreamt of.
Director: Hilmar Oddsson | Stars: Þröstur Leó Gunnarsson, Kristbjörg Kjeld, Hera Hilmar, Tómas Lemarquis
Votes: 395
11. The Deep (2012)
Not Rated | 95 min | Action, Drama
Based on actual events, a fisherman tries to survive in the freezing ocean after his boat capsizes off the south coast of Iceland.
Director: Baltasar Kormákur | Stars: Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, Stefán Hallur Stefánsson, Joi Johannsson, Thora Bjorg Helga
Votes: 5,728
12. The Oath (2016)
Not Rated | 103 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
A troubled father working as a doctor decides to go to extreme measures to save his daughter from the devastating influence of her drug-dealer boyfriend.
Director: Baltasar Kormákur | Stars: Baltasar Kormákur, Hera Hilmar, Gísli Örn Garðarsson, Margrét Bjarnadóttir
Votes: 2,454
13. Nói albinói (2003)
PG-13 | 93 min | Comedy, Drama
Is he the village idiot or a genius in disguise? 17 year old Noi drifts through life on a remote fjord in the north of Iceland. In winter, the fjord is cut off from the outside world, ... See full summary »
Director: Dagur Kári | Stars: Tómas Lemarquis, Þröstur Leó Gunnarsson, Elín Hansdóttir, Anna Friðriksdóttir
Votes: 9,618 | Gross: $0.06M
14. 101 Reykjavík (2000)
Not Rated | 88 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Will the 30 y.o. Hlynur ever move out of his mother's apartment in Reykjavík? Social welfare keeps him passive but things change when his mother's Spanish friend, Lola, arrives and stays through Xmas and New Year's Eve.
Director: Baltasar Kormákur | Stars: Hilmir Snær Guðnason, Victoria Abril, Hanna María Karlsdóttir, Þrúður Vilhjálmsdóttir
Votes: 9,940 | Gross: $0.01M
15. Black's Game (2012)
R | 104 min | Crime, Thriller
After being reacquainted with a childhood friend Stebbi joins the drug trade world in order to pay off his debt. Inspired by actual events.
Director: Óskar Thór Axelsson | Stars: Thorvaldur Kristjansson, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson, Damon Younger, María Birta
Votes: 4,360
16. Fractures (2022– )
47 min | Drama
The ER doctor, Kristin, in the wake of her divorce moves to her home village with her teenage daughter. Completely out of her comfort zone as she deals with her old lover and her psychic mother, forcing her to face the ghosts of her past.
Stars: Sara Dögg Ásgeirsdóttir, Joi Johannsson, Baldur Einarsson, Katla Njálsdóttir
Votes: 266
17. The Sea (2002)
R | 109 min | Comedy, Drama
A rich father in a fisher village plans to take on the project of writing his life story. But first he has to take on his own family, and everybody wants something...
Director: Baltasar Kormákur | Stars: Gunnar Eyjólfsson, Hilmir Snær Guðnason, Hélène de Fougerolles, Kristbjörg Kjeld
Votes: 1,749 | Gross: $0.06M
18. Alma (IV) (2021)
94 min | Drama
After having witnessed her father's brutal murder, three-year-old Alma and her mother fled their war-torn homeland and settled in Iceland. Now, 25 years later, Alma is serving time in a ... See full summary »
Director: Kristín Jóhannesdóttir | Stars: Snæfríður Ingvarsdóttir, Emmanuelle Riva, Kristbjörg Kjeld, Hilmir Snær Guðnason
Votes: 59
19. Volcano (2011)
Not Rated | 99 min | Drama
Hannes is an old man who has grown apart from his children. Recently retired when his wife gets ill he tries to reconcile with them and to atone for his cold demeanor in the past.
Director: Rúnar Rúnarsson | Stars: Auður Drauma Bachmann, Þorsteinn Bachmann, Kristín Davíðsdóttir, Benedikt Erlingsson
Votes: 1,522
20. Reykjavik-Rotterdam (2008)
Not Rated | 88 min | Thriller
Financial concerns tempt a security guard to return to his smuggling ways.
Director: Óskar Jónasson | Stars: Baltasar Kormákur, Ingvar Sigurdsson, Lilja Nótt Þórarinsdóttir, Þröstur Leó Gunnarsson
Votes: 2,467
21. Journey (2021– )
Drama
A buddy love-story about two men going on a road trip to reshape their longtime friendship. The journey takes an unexpected turn which forces them to face their own feelings, manhood and pride.
Stars: Víkingur Kristjánsson, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, Þórunn Arna Kristjánsdóttir, Pétur Ernir Svavarsson
Votes: 41
22. Remote Control (1992)
78 min | Comedy, Crime
Since his mother wants to watch TV, Axel, a young auto-mechanic, must recover her remote control, accidentally taken by his punk sister Maja. During his quest, he becomes involved in the ... See full summary »
Director: Óskar Jónasson | Stars: Björn Jörundur Friðbjörnsson, Þórarinn Eyfjörð, Thorarinn Oskar Thorarinsson, Helga Braga Jónsdóttir
Votes: 1,153
23. White Night Wedding (2008)
Unrated | 96 min | Comedy, Drama
In less than twenty-four hours, a middle-aged academic and his nearly half his age fiancée will get married in Iceland's windswept island, Flatey, amid endless preparations and bitter second thoughts. Is this what they really want?
Director: Baltasar Kormákur | Stars: Hilmir Snær Guðnason, Margrét Vilhjálmsdóttir, Laufey Elíasdóttir, Þröstur Leó Gunnarsson
Votes: 1,443
24. The Very Last Fishing Trip (2022)
95 min | Comedy
A group of friends goes on their annual salmon fishing trip to relax in the countryside. The newcomers in the group really try their hand at endurance and the tour goes quickly and safely into the sink out of new and old sins.
Directors: Örn Marino Arnarson, Thorkell S. Hardarson | Stars: Þorsteinn Bachmann, Edda Björg Eyjólfsdóttir, Halldóra Geirharðsdóttir, Þröstur Leó Gunnarsson
Votes: 89
25. The Last Fishing Trip (2020)
90 min | Comedy
Six friends on their annual fishing trip realize leaving wives, work and worries at home is really hard work. What was supposed to be a cozy fishing trip, turns out to be a downward spiral to Hell. Let's go fishing.
Directors: Örn Marino Arnarson, Thorkell S. Hardarson | Stars: Þorsteinn Bachmann, Halldór Gylfason, Hilmir Snær Guðnason, Jóhann Sigurðarson
Votes: 283
26. King's Road (2010)
100 min | Comedy, Drama
After 3 years abroad Junior returns to Iceland with his set of problems hoping that his father can sort them out but his homecoming isn't quite what he had expected.
Director: Valdís Óskarsdóttir | Stars: Björn Hlynur Haraldsson, Daniel Brühl, Gísli Örn Garðarsson, Hanna María Karlsdóttir
Votes: 320
27. I Hunt Men (2008– )
Crime
This thriller series follows two detectives, Gunnar (Ólafur Darri Ólafsson) and Hinrik (Gísli Örn Garðarsson),as they attempt to track down a serial killer who has a penchant for murdering goose hunters.
Stars: Gísli Örn Garðarsson, Björn Thors, Charlotte Bøving, Halldóra Björnsdóttir
Votes: 204
28. Children (2006)
93 min | Drama
Karitas is a single mother of four who desperately tries to make ends meet. Fighting a losing battle with her ex-husband for custody over her three daughters, she's oblivious to what's ... See full summary »
Director: Ragnar Bragason | Stars: Gísli Örn Garðarsson, Nína Dögg Filippusdóttir, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, Andri Snær Magnason
Votes: 686
29. Witchcraft (1999)
118 min | Drama
The young and fanatical Jon is appointed pastor to a remote church in 17th century Iceland. As is custom, he marries the widow of his predecessor, a woman much older than he is. He is ... See full summary »
Director: Hrafn Gunnlaugsson | Stars: Hilmir Snær Guðnason, Sara Dögg Ásgeirsdóttir, Alexandra Rapaport, Hallgrímur H. Helgason
Votes: 238
30. The Press (2007–2012)
TV-MA | 44 min | Drama
Icelandic thriller about a tabloid journalist, whose investigations often put her in the path of danger.
Stars: Sara Dögg Ásgeirsdóttir, Annalísa Hermannsdóttir, Kjartan Guðjónsson, Þorsteinn Bachmann
Votes: 125
31. Plan B (2000)
72 min | Crime, Drama
Two men in their late twenties, Jim and Frank, old friends from childhood, both emaciated and very grunge guys, meet again after many years. Jim, trying hard to get his life back on track, ... See full summary »
Director: Jóhann Sigmarsson | Stars: Óttarr Proppé, Grímur Hjartarson, Axel Ragnheidur, Davíð Þór Jónsson
Votes: 53
32. The New Year's Lampoon (1966– )
Stars: Þórhallur Sigurðsson, Örn Árnason, Pálmi Gestsson, Bessi Bjarnason
Votes: 12
33. Njáls Saga (2003 TV Movie)
52 min | Action, Adventure, Biography
Tv movie frome the first chapters of the Icelandic Brennu-Njáls saga
Director: Björn Br. Björnsson | Stars: Anna Kristín Arngrímsdóttir, Arnar Jónsson, Benedikt Erlingsson, Bergur Þór Ingólfsson
Votes: 47
34. The Beast (1986)
97 min | Drama
Helgi is a young man that dreams about becoming a writer and returns to his childhood home with his girlfriend Lára. While he's there he becomes obsessed with shooting a reindeer for unclear reasons.
Director: Hilmar Oddsson | Stars: Edda Heidrún Backman, Þröstur Leó Gunnarsson, Jóhann Sigurðarson
Votes: 46
35. Parents (2007)
87 min | Drama
The dentist Oscar has been married for five years and lives with his wife and adopted children. On the surface everything seems to be fine but Oscar is not a happy man. His wants a baby of ... See full summary »
Director: Ragnar Bragason | Stars: Edda Arnljótsdóttir, Reine Brynolfsson, Ágústa Eva Erlendsdóttir, Benedikt Erlingsson
Votes: 336
36. Cold Trail (2006)
99 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
After the death of his father, a private investigator in Iceland leads his own search to discover what really happened.
Director: Björn Br. Björnsson | Stars: Þröstur Leó Gunnarsson, Elva Ósk Ólafsdóttir, Edda Arnljótsdóttir, Helgi Björnsson
Votes: 445
37. Pearls and Swine (1997)
82 min | Comedy
Lisa wants to take a cruise, hubby Finnbogi schemes to make money. He buys a dilapidated bakery. They get lucky when Karolina, who bakes great cakes, offers to work for them. She's the ... See full summary »
Director: Óskar Jónasson | Stars: Ólafía Hrönn Jónsdóttir, Jóhann Sigurðarson, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, Edda Björgvinsdóttir
Votes: 169
38. Harry Og Heimir (2014)
85 min | Comedy
The beautiful Diana Klein seeks the help of private detective Harry, and his faithful assistant Heimir, when her father goes missing.
Director: Bragi Thor Hinriksson | Stars: Bjarni Baldvinsson, Svandis Dora Einarsdottir, Þröstur Leó Gunnarsson, Kjartan Guðjónsson
Votes: 115
39. Country Wedding (2008)
99 min | Comedy
A couple decide to get married in a church out in the country. It is 1 hour drive from Reykjavik but things do not go as planed.
Director: Valdís Óskarsdóttir | Stars: Hreinn Beck, Caroline Dalton, Erlendur Eiríksson, Ágústa Eva Erlendsdóttir
Votes: 435
40. The Magic Wardrobe (2011)
90 min | Family
This is a third installment in the rescue franchise which is a continuation of a tv series: when Sveppi gets a wardrobe made by his grandfather, magical things start happening, Sveppi Villi... See full summary »
Director: Bragi Thor Hinriksson | Stars: Aron Bergmann, Auðunn Blöndal, Margrét Eir, Edda Björg Eyjólfsdóttir
Votes: 84
41. Count Me Out (1997)
78 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
A little girl "kidnaps" her half-sister in order to get the attention of her father who left her mother years ago for another woman (who gave birth to her half-sister).
Director: Ari Kristinsson | Stars: Bergþóra Aradóttir, Freydís Kristófersdóttir, Edda Heidrún Backman, Halldóra Björnsdóttir
Votes: 216
42. Fjallið
Drama | Post-production
An emotional coming of age story about a family getting their lives thrown over by an accidental death and how cosmos and a road trip into the highlands offers comfort.
Director: Ásthildur Kjartansdóttir | Stars: Björn Hlynur Haraldsson, Arndís Hrönn Egilsdóttir, Ísadóra Bjarkardóttir Barney, Björn Stefánsson
43. The Secret Spell (2010)
79 min | Adventure, Family
Sveppi and Villi go on summer holiday to an old country hotel. Soon they realize a dark and beautiful secret concerning a ghost, a secret spell and a grumpy hotel manager.
Director: Bragi Thor Hinriksson | Stars: Sverrir Þór Sverrisson, Vilhelm Anton Jónsson, Guðjón Davíð Karlsson, Þröstur Leó Gunnarsson
Votes: 102
44. The Flatey Enigma (2018)
211 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Set in 1971, the series follows Johanna, a professor of Nordic Studies, accused of murder. To prove her innocence, she has to solve a riddle in a medieval manuscript about Norse kings, the ... See full summary »
Stars: Lára Jóhanna Jónsdóttir, Stefán Hallur Stefánsson, Hilmir Jensson, Sigurður Sigurjónsson
Votes: 372
45. Heartless (II) (2021)
15 min | Short, Drama
Young couple Anna and Gunnar live in a society in which people are assigned a new spouse in a lottery every seven years. Full of heartache the couple lives their biggest nightmare in face of life with a new partner.
Director: Haukur Björgvinsson | Stars: Jóhann Kristófer Stefánsson, Bríet Elfar, Ólafur Egilsson, Ísar Máni Birkisson
Votes: 70
46. Tears of Stone (1995)
110 min | Biography, Drama
About the Icelandic composer Jon Leifs (1899-1968) who spent much of his life in Germany before WWII. The film begins in the 1930s after he has married the daughter of an industrialist, ... See full summary »
Director: Hilmar Oddsson | Stars: Þröstur Leó Gunnarsson, Ruth Olafsdottir, Winfried Wagner, Ulrich Tukur
Votes: 119
47. Hversdagsreglur (2017– )
25 min | Comedy
A TV show that will set everyday rules to determine complex situations in people's lives.
Stars: Salóme Gunnarsdóttir, Jónmundur Grétarsson, Svandis Dora Einarsdottir, Gunnar Bersi Björnsson
Votes: 11
48. Pale Star (2016)
78 min | Thriller
PALE STAR is about the possessiveness of love. About how that possession peels back to expose power and control until we can see, in its dark heart, not love but murder.
Director: Graeme Maley | Stars: Þröstur Leó Gunnarsson, Freyja Björk Guðmundsdóttir, Isabelle Joss, Iain Robertson
Votes: 24
49. Magnús (1989)
90 min | Comedy, Drama
A comedy with a serious undertone about a 45-year-old lawyer, whose routine is upset by the personal news that he is suffering from cancer.
Director: Þráinn Bertelsson | Stars: Egill Ólafsson, Þórhallur Sigurðsson, Guðrún Gísladóttir, Jón Sigurbjörnsson
Votes: 117
50. Face to Face (2015 TV Movie)
62 min | Family
When a young girl is bullied at school she has to look beyond the pain to overcome the problem. With her strong will and good heart she believes that deep inside her oppressor is a friend worth having.
Director: Bragi Thor Hinriksson | Stars: Isabel Karin Aguilar, Gunnar Stefán Bjarnason, Þröstur Leó Gunnarsson, Þorsteinn Bragi Gíslason
Votes: 42