Polar
“If the job doesn't kill you, retirement will.”
When a retiring assassin realizes that he is the target of a hit, he winds up back in the game going head to head with a gang of younger, ruthless killers.
Where to watch Polar in United States
Netflix
Netflix Standard with AdsClick a service to open Polar there. Availability last verified on June 22, 2026.
Where is Polar streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About Polar
Polar is a 2019 English-language action, crime and drama film directed by Jonas Åkerlund. The cast is led by Mads Mikkelsen, Vanessa Hudgens, Katheryn Winnick. It has a runtime of 1h 58m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 2500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
Polar was produced by Dark Horse Entertainment, Constantin Film, and JB Pictures and made in Germany and United States of America. It was released on January 25, 2019, and carries a NC-17 certification.
- Director
- Jonas Åkerlund
- Writers
- Jayson Rothwell
- Release date
- January 25, 2019
- OTT release
- January 25, 2019
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NC-17
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Germany, United States of America
- Production
- Dark Horse Entertainment, Constantin Film, JB Pictures
Polar cast & crew
Polar was directed by Jonas Åkerlund and written by Jayson Rothwell.
The cast features Mads Mikkelsen as Duncan Vizla, Vanessa Hudgens as Camille, Katheryn Winnick as Vivian, Inga Cadranel as Regina, Fei Ren as Hilde, and Ruby O. Fee as Sindy.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by deadmau5, cinematography is by Pär M. Ekberg, and it was produced by Jeremy Bolt and Keith Goldberg.
Is Polar worth watching?
Polar holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 2,509 ratings, a solidly received action films.
At 1h 58m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action, crime, and drama, Polar is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Polar
In United States, you can stream Polar on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on January 25, 2019.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Polar
Mads Mikkelsen
Duncan Vizla
Vanessa Hudgens
Camille
Katheryn Winnick
Vivian
Inga Cadranel
Regina
Fei Ren
Hilde
Ruby O. Fee
Sindy
Matt Lucas
Blut
Robert Maillet
Karl
Anthony Grant
Facundo
Josh Cruddas
Alexei
Lovina Yavari
Junkie Jane
Ayisha Issa
Jazmin
Polar — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Polar in United States?
Polar is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is Polar on Netflix?
Yes — Polar is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is Polar in?
Polar is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Russian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Polar?
Polar runs 1 hours 58 minutes (118 minutes).
▸What is Polar rated?
Polar is rated NC-17. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 2,509 ratings.
▸When did Polar release on OTT?
Polar became available digitally on January 25, 2019.
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