Ice Cream Man (2026)
▸ Decent one-time watch
The verdict
Ice Cream Man is a middling English film — fine for a one-time watch but unlikely to stay with you. It carries a 5.6/10 on TMDB across 25 ratings — under the line most people draw. It keeps things short at 86 minutes — no heavy commitment required. It had its theatrical run in the UK — check back here for its OTT arrival.
Genuinely divisive — critics can't settle this one. — distilled from critics' published reviews
Story
An idyllic summer town descends into madness when an ice cream man serves kids sweet delights with horrifying results.
Good to know
| Runtime | 86 min — short |
| Watch with family? | 18 · Adults only |
| Genre | Horror / Thriller |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Theatre / big screen |
Director
Eli Roth
Cast
Ari Millen
The Ice Cream Man
Charlie Zeltzer
Jared
Shiloh O’Reilly
Tommy
Sarah Abbott
Lizzie
Benjamin Byron Davis
The Priest
Karen Cliche
Alison
Where to watch in the UK
Theatrical run ended — OTT arrival pending
Trailer
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Frequently asked
Is Ice Cream Man worth watching?
Decent one-time watch. It rates 5.6/10 on audience ratings. Genuinely divisive — critics can't settle this one.
Where can I watch Ice Cream Man?
Ice Cream Man has finished its theatrical run in the UK. Its OTT release hasn't been announced yet — check back soon.
When is Ice Cream Man releasing on OTT? (OTT release date)
An OTT release date for Ice Cream Man hasn't been officially announced yet. This page updates automatically the day it starts streaming.
Is Ice Cream Man family friendly?
Ice Cream Man is rated 18 — aimed at adult audiences.
What language is Ice Cream Man in?
Ice Cream Man is an English film (Horror / Thriller).