List of the latest Icelandic movies in 2025 and the best Icelandic movies of 2024 & the 2010's. Top Icelandic movies to watch on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, Disney+ & other Streaming services, out on DVD/Blu-ray or in cinema's right now.
New Icelandic movies in 2025 in Cinema & on VOD
Top movies up for release in 2025 in cinema and on VOD-
The Mountain
DIRECTOR: Ásthildur Kjartansdóttir
CAST: Björn Hlynur Haraldsson, Arndís Hrönn Egilsdóttir & Ísadóra Bjarkardóttir Barney
María is an astronomer that has a grand adventure planned for her family. She plans to take them on a trip to the highlands in hopes of photographing a comet she’s discovered. But when some of her family can’t make the journey with her, María finds herself on a much different journey as her life is turned upside down. This Icelandic coming-of-age drama with twists of fate comes from writer and director Ásthildur Kjartansdóttir (The Deposit) and stars the talents of Sólveig Guðmundsdóttir, Björn Hlynur Haraldsson, Ísadóra Bjarkardóttir Barney, Arndís Hrönn Egilsdóttir, Þröstur Leó Gunnarsson, Björn Stefánsson, and Hlynur Þorsteinsson. All Release dates
Best Icelandic movies on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, Disney+ or DVD in 2025
2024, 2023, 2021, 2020 and the 2010's best rated Icelandic movies out on DVD, Bluray or streaming on VOD (Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, Disney+ & More).-
Natatorium
DIRECTOR: Helena Stefansdottir
CAST: Ilmur María Arnarsdóttir, Elin Petersdottir & Stefanía Berdsen
The teenager Lilja comes to visit her estranged grandparents while in town for an audition. With her grandparents residing at a spacious mansion, Lilja finds herself getting used to reconnecting with her family. As she stays, however, she starts learning more about her elders. Maybe too much. As these dark secrets are revealed, she discovers that she may be digging up some dirt that could threaten her life. Maybe visiting the grandparents wasn’t such a good idea. This dramatic thriller comes from writer and director Helena Stefansdottir and stars Ilmur María Arnardóttir, Elin Petersdottir, Stefania Berndsen, Jónas Alfreð Birkisson, and Valur Freyr Einarsson. All Release dates -
Touch
DIRECTOR: Baltasar Kormákur
CAST: Egill Ólafsson, Kōki & Masahiro Motoki
A widower finds herself longing for the past after having endured a tragic loss. Now seeking affection, she decides to return to her first love and rekindle a romance that was lost long ago. But her time is limited and she’ll have to act sooner rather than later if she hopes to find any true happiness in her remaining days. Directed by Baltasar Kormákur (Jar City, 2 Guns) and co-written by Olaf Olafsson, this somber drama about mortality stars Egill Ólafsson (The White Viking, On Top), Palmi Kormákur (Adrift, Katla), Kôki (Ox-Head Village, Touch), Masahiro Motoki (Departures, Chûgoku no chôjin), Yôko Narahashi, and Ruth Sheen. All Release dates -
Driving Mum
DIRECTOR: Hilmar Oddsson
CAST: Þröstur Leó Gunnarsson, Kristbjörg Kjeld & Tómas Lemarquis
Jon has just endured the death of his mother and finds himself compelled to stay true to her final wishes. This leads to Jon hauling his mom's corpse in the backseat of his car on a road trip that is as much an absurd contemplation of life after death as it is a somber film about coming to with mortality. This mixture of comedy and drama with road trip elements was written and directed by Hilmar Oddsson (Cold Light, No Trace, Guð er til... og ástin) with a cast that includes the talents of Þröstur Leó Gunnarsson, Kristbjörg Kjeld, Hera Hilmar, Tómas Lemarquis, and Arnmundur Ernst Björnsson. All Release dates -
Operation Napoleon
DIRECTOR: Óskar Thór Axelsson
CAST: Vivian Ólafsdóttir, Jack Fox & Iain Glen
A dedicated lawyer finds himself dealing with his most challenging case yet. Namely, it’s a case where she finds herself on trial for a murder she didn’t commit. As she gathers information to prove her innocence, she soon discovers a much bigger conspiracy at play that stretches across international lines. Her only hope for proving she is not a murderer lies in the wreckage of a German World War II airplane unearthed in Iceland's largest glacier. Based on the novel by Arnaldur Indriðason, this historical drama comes from director Óskar Thór Axelsson (Black’s Game, I You) and screenwriter Marteinn Thorisson (The Flight Before Christmas, Jack Taylor). The cast includes Vivian Ólafsdóttir, Jack Fox, and Iain Glen. All Release dates -
Beautiful Beings
DIRECTOR: Guðmundur Arnar Guðmundsson
CAST: Birgir Dagur Bjarkason, Áskell Einar Pálmason & Viktor Benóný Benediktsson
A teenage boy has led quite an interesting life. He is raised by his clairvoyant mother with her amazing powers. A new boy is adopted by the mother and he’s one who has found himself to be on the receiving end of bullying. He is thrown into a group of misfits who find themselves going down violent paths with uncertain futures. This surreal drama comes from writer and director Guðmundur Arnar Guðmundsson (Heartstone, Whale Valley) and stars Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, Anita Briem, and Blær Hinriksson. All Release dates -
Lamb
DIRECTOR: Valdimar Jóhannsson
CAST: Noomi Rapace, Hilmir Snær Guðnason & Björn Hlynur Haraldsson
María and Ingvar are a couple without children in Iceland. They figure the roles of parents would not be in their future. All of that changes, however, when the two discover a mysterious baby that ends up on their farm within the barn. At first, the blessing of a little one in their lives brings them a happiness that wasn’t there before. As they continue to raise the child, however, they realize there may be a more sinister force at play that seeks to return the child back into the wild. Directed by Valdimar Jóhannsson in his directorial debut, this mixture of horror and mystery stars Noomi Rapace, Hilmir Snaer Gudnason, Björn Hlynur Haraldsson, and Ingvar Eggert Sigurðsson. Watch the trailer of Lamb
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DIRECTOR: Tinna Hrafnsdóttir
CAST: Anita Briem Tinna Hrafnsdóttir Edda Björgvinsdóttir
Saga is a woman who finds her life proceeding down a much different path after having recently experienced an intense epilepsy seizure. Trying to recover from such an ordeal, she discovers that there’s more than just her epilepsy she has to deal with as troubling secrets from her past come back to haunt her. All of this forces her to question her roles as daughter, sister, partner, and mother in this stirring and somber drama from writer and director Tinna Hrafnsdóttir. All Release datesBackyard Village
DIRECTOR: Marteinn Thorsson
CAST: Tim Plester Sara Dögg Ásgeirsdóttir Laufey Elíasdóttir
The 40-year-old Brynja is still bitter about her mother having left her at such a young age. Still not being able to face, she seeks refuge in a small village just outside of Reykjavik. It is there where she meets the 50-year-old British tourist Mark and discovers that she may not be as alone in her troubles as she originally thought. This tender drama of cold comfort comes from director Marteinn Thorsson and stars Tim Plester, Sara Dögg Ásgeirsdóttir, and Laufey Elíasdóttir. All Release dates-
A White White Day
DIRECTOR: Hlynur Palmason
CAST: Ingvar Eggert Sigurðsson, Ída Mekkín Hlynsdóttir & Hilmir Snær Guðnason
Ingimundur (Ingvar Eggert Sigurðsson) is a police chief that finds himself disillusioned with the world after the accidental death of his wife. He’s even more dismayed to discover that his late wife may have had an affair with a man, who Ingimundur promptly sets out to investigate. Hlynur Pálmason writes and directs this somber Icelandic crime drama of one man seeking answers. The film additionally stars Ída Mekkín Hlynsdóttir, Hilmir Snær Guðnason, and Sara Dögg Ásgeirsdóttir. Watch the trailer of A White White Day
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The County
DIRECTOR: Grímur Hákonarson
CAST: Arndís Hrönn Egilsdóttir, Sigurður Sigurjónsson & Sveinn Ólafur Gunnarsson
Inga is an Icelandic farmer who has become a widow recently. She is determined to live her life the way she always wanted and decides to fight against the corrupt local agricultural cooperation. Watch the trailer of The County
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Echo
DIRECTOR: Rúnar Rúnarsson
CAST: Ragnar Jónsson, Bjarki Thor &
A bittersweet portrayal of contemporary Icelandic society, shot in 56 independent scenes. Often moving and funny in a subtly, this little gem is somewhat similar to Roy Andersson's best work. All Release dates -
París Norðursins
DIRECTOR: Hafsteinn Gunnar Sigurðsson
CAST: Björn Thors Helgi Björnsson Nanna Kristín Magnúsdóttir
Hugi is withdrawn far from the bustle of civilization and he loves his life as a teacher in a remote corner of Iceland but when his estranged father pays him a visit all... Watch the trailer of París Norðursins
RATING: 65/100
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Vonarstræti
DIRECTOR: Baldvin Zophoníasson
CAST: Hera Hilmar Thor Kristjansson Þorsteinn Bachmann
The plot follows three different stories, each depicting a life of a different individual independent of other two but their destinies cross paths and the stories get... Watch the trailer of Vonarstræti
RATING: 74/100
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Hross í oss
DIRECTOR: Benedikt Erlingsson
CAST: Ingvar Eggert Sigurðsson Charlotte Bøving Johann Pall Oddson
The story is based on a beautiful countryside community of Iceland where an unusual depiction of love and bonding between horses and humans is highlighted through the... Watch the trailer of Hross í oss
RATING: 69/100
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Málmhaus
DIRECTOR: Ragnar Bragason
CAST: Thora Bjorg Helga Ingvar Eggert Sigurðsson Halldóra Geirharðsdóttir
A young girl, grieving for her brother in her solitude seeks succor in the shades of dark metal music, invoking in her a pursuit of novice dreams of becoming a rock-star. Watch the trailer of Málmhaus
RATING: 71/100
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Djúpið
DIRECTOR: Baltasar Kormákur
CAST: Ólafur Darri Ólafsson Stefán Hallur Stefánsson Joi Johannsson
The story depicts true events of a courageous survival; a fisherman's boat capsizes in the middle of freezing oceanic waters. Watch the trailer of Djúpið
RATING: 67/100
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Bokeh
DIRECTOR: Geoffrey Orthwein & Andrew Sullivan
CAST: Maika Monroe Matt O'Leary Arnar Jónsson
A young American couple takes a romantic trip to Iceland. So far so good, until they wake up one morning and find out the entire population is gone and they appear to be the ones left on the island... Watch the trailer of Bokeh
RATING: 84/100
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Against the Ice
DIRECTOR: Peter Flinth
CAST: Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Joe Cole & Charles Dance
This Icelandic survival story depicts the historic adventure of two men facing the elements. Captain Ejnar Mikkelsen and crewmen Iver Iversen are adventuring through Greenland to prove that the island is all one piece and not up for grabs for the United States. It’s a difficult quest that finds the two men facing cold, hunger, and other dangerous elements that threaten their very survival. This thrilling tale of man vs. nature comes from director Peter Flinth (Arn: The Knight Templar, Beatles) with a cast that includes Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Joe Cole, and Heida Reed. All Release dates -
Arctic
DIRECTOR: Joe Penna
CAST: Mads Mikkelsen, Maria Thelma Smáradóttir
A man stranded in the Arctic is finally about to receive his long awaited rescue. However, after a tragic accident, his opportunity is lost and he must then decide whether to remain in the relative... Watch the trailer of Arctic
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