Polar (2019)

6.3TV-MA118 min

2019 action film directed by Jonas Åkerlund

Polar is a 2019 neo-noir action thriller film directed by Jonas Åkerlund and written by Jayson Rothwell, based on Víctor Santos's 2013 graphic novel Polar: Came From the Cold. The film stars Mads Mikkelsen, Vanessa Hudgens, Katheryn Winnick, and Matt Lucas. It revolves around an aging assassin on the verge of retirement who becomes targeted by his employer wanting to cash in on his pension. Polar was released worldwide on Netflix on January 25, 2019. A second film, The Black Kaiser, is in development.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is Polar about?
Polar (2019) — A retiring assassin suddenly finds himself on the receiving end of a hit, contracted by none other than his own employer seeking to cash in on the pensions of aging employees.
Is Polar based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Polar scary?
Content rating: TV-MA. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.