Snow Falling on Cedars (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1999, Snow Falling on Cedars is a drama and romance film directed by Scott Hicks, running about 127 minutes. “First loves last forever.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the 1950s, a Japanese-American fisherman is suspected of killing his neighbour at sea. For Ishmael, a local reporter, the trial strikes a deep emotional chord when he finds his ex-lover is linked to the case. As he investigates the killing, he uncovers some startling clues that lead him to a shocking discovery.
Who’s in it. Snow Falling on Cedars stars Ethan Hawke as Ishmael Chambers, Youki Kudoh as Hatsue Miyamoto, Reeve Carney as Young Ishmael Chambers and Anne Suzuki as Young Hatsue Imada, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Snow Falling on Cedars has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Snow Falling on Cedars page.
If you liked it. Fans of Snow Falling on Cedars tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Snow Falling on Cedars (1999)?
- In US, Snow Falling on Cedars is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Snow Falling on Cedars worth watching?
- Snow Falling on Cedars holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Snow Falling on Cedars?
- Snow Falling on Cedars stars Ethan Hawke, Youki Kudoh, Reeve Carney, Anne Suzuki and Rick Yune.
- When was Snow Falling on Cedars released?
- Snow Falling on Cedars was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.