# Black Coal, Thin Ice (2014) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/black-coal-thin-ice-2014/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 78% |
| Critic Score | 94% |
| Audience Score | 74% |
| Metascore | 81/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.6/5 |
| IMDb | 6.7/10 |
| Director | Diao Yinan |
| Genres | Drama, Crime, Mystery, Thriller |
| Runtime | 106 min |
| Festival premiere | Berlinale 2014 (Golden Bear) |

## Quick answer

Black Coal, Thin Ice (2014) earns a 78% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Black Coal, Thin Ice — Golden Bear at Berlinale 2014. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid. Critics and audiences diverge (94% critic vs 74% audience). Metascore 81/100. Directed by Diao Yinan.

## Critics consensus

Black Coal, Thin Ice — Golden Bear at Berlinale 2014. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

## Synopsis

Two former cops start investigating the series of murders that tanked their careers when the killings begin again.

## Cast

Liao Fan, Gwei Lun-Mei, Wang Xuebing, Wang Jingchun, Yu Ailei, Ni Jingyang, Wang Liang

## Accolades

Premiered at Berlinale 2014, where it won the Golden Bear.

## Common questions

**Is Black Coal, Thin Ice worth watching?**
Black Coal, Thin Ice holds a 78% Celluloid Score. Black Coal, Thin Ice — Golden Bear at Berlinale 2014. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

**What is Black Coal, Thin Ice about?**
Two former cops start investigating the series of murders that tanked their careers when the killings begin again.

**Who directed Black Coal, Thin Ice?**
Black Coal, Thin Ice (2014) was directed by Diao Yinan.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Black Coal, Thin Ice?**
78% — the average of five public sources: critics 94%, audience 74%, Metascore 81/100, Letterboxd 3.6/5, and IMDb 6.7/10.

**Where can I watch Black Coal, Thin Ice?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Black Coal, Thin Ice page for current options.

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