← Back to explore

Ice Guardians

2016 · Movie · NR · 108 min · ★ 7.2 · 95% critics

Documentary

On-ice enforcers work to climb the ranks in hockey’s top league, but their job is threatened by changes that put the role itself in question. As they fight for progress, they also face pressure to adapt.

Where to watch

Watch free on The Roku Channel, Kanopy, Plex +3 more — also streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and Docurama.

2 hours to watch.

Streaming availability and prices may be inaccurate or change — verify with the provider before subscribing.

unSUB's subscription recommendations are informational only, not financial advice.

More value for your money

Similar titles, ranked by watch-hours per subscription dollar.

Details
Years
2016
Release date
2016-09-12
Language
English
Rated
NR
Runtime
108 min
Max quality
HD
Critic score
95/100
TMDB rating
7.2/10 (40 votes)
About

Fans of hockey drama and gritty underdog persistence will likely enjoy this, but Not for you if you want a purely uplifting sports story; try The Russian Five or The Interrupters for a different tone.

Pros: tense league dynamics; gritty on-ice action; role-focused story | Cons: niche premise; limited character scope; heavy stakes

Themes

  • sports
  • ice hockey
  • cheering
  • fighting
  • goon
  • crowd
  • enforcer
  • nhl

Cast & crew

Directed by Brett Harvey