Ice Princess

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Ice Princess

G

2005

1h 38m

Kids & Family

Comedy

Drama

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Casey Carlyle (Michelle Trachtenberg) is supposed to go to Harvard, just like her mother (Joan Cusack). While Casey has the grades to get into her mom's alma mater, what she really wants to do is pursue her passion: figure skating. Both Casey's mom and Gen (Hayden Panettiere), the captain of the local team, scoff at the idea of Casey on the ice. But Casey soon finds an unlikely ally, and coach, in Gen's mom, Tina (Kim Cattrall), a former skater trying to live down mistakes from her past.

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Critics Consensus

This likable Disney film gets points for effort, but can't stick the landing when it comes to originality.

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David Germain

Associated Press

Mar 22, 2019

There's nothing wrong with that old fashioned, squeaky-clean Disney formula. When it's well done, it can be a refreshing break from the crude comedy of most family films today. Yet Ice Princess is not particularly well done.

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Dec 24, 2010

4/5

Sweet, inspiring story tween girls will love.

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Nick Sylvester

Village Voice

Mar 22, 2005

The surprisingly twisty plot skates along with zero friction, giving new meaning to 'Disney on Ice.'

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Danielle Solzman

Solzy at the Movies

Feb 1, 2022

4/5

...Ice Princess goes above and beyond the clichés and gives us an entertaining film set in the competitive world of figure skating.

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Debbie Lynn Elias

Behind The Lens

Nov 9, 2019

Ice Princess is a delight. Both entertaining and enchanting, I've got to score this a Perfect 10.

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Cole Smithey

ColeSmithey.com

Jun 6, 2009

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This dumb-as-a-stump teen girl coming-of-age movie envisions a high school physics geek (Michelle Trachtenberg) who turns into an ice skating pro as a result of her knowledge of physics.

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Tim M

@tgmacman Sep 24, 2026

Ice Princess wears its heart on its skates, but unfortunately a blasé script makes it largely indistinguishable from other teen fare.

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Alex K

@RT02003899 Aug 18, 2026

Watching this at 34 years old now, makes me so sad. To have both Hayden and Michelle gone, makes me love this movie more even more and to cherish what I grew up with. Childhood memories forever 💕

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spacegirlb1 T

@RT17084865 Jul 15, 2025

I liked it, i cry everytime i see it because of the nostalgia, it's a solid Didney movie, Disney should do more movies like this or the original Freaky Friday.

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Stephen C

@bob25009 Jun 2, 2025

The worldwide gross is $27,645,491.00 over a budget of $25,000,000.00.

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Ralph R

@RT14837316 Mar 9, 2025

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.

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Horror fan 4

@Horrorfan4life Mar 7, 2025

What a wonderful inspiring movie about following your dreams. Trachtenberg gives a wonderful performance. Tim Treakle

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Synopsis

Casey Carlyle (Michelle Trachtenberg) is supposed to go to Harvard, just like her mother (Joan Cusack). While Casey has the grades to get into her mom's alma mater, what she really wants to do is pursue her passion: figure skating. Both Casey's mom and Gen (Hayden Panettiere), the captain of the local team, scoff at the idea of Casey on the ice. But Casey soon finds an unlikely ally, and coach, in Gen's mom, Tina (Kim Cattrall), a former skater trying to live down mistakes from her past.

Director: Tim Fywell
Producer: Bridget Johnson
Screenwriter: Meg Cabot, Hadley Davis, Leslie Dixon, Jennifer Konner
Distributor: Buena Vista Pictures
Production Co: Walt Disney Pictures
Rating: G
Genre: Kids & Family, Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 18, 2005, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 10, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $24.4M
Runtime: 1h 38m
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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