The Snow Queen (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1967, The Snow Queen is a fantasy, drama, adventure and family film directed by Gennadi Kazansky, running about 85 minutes. “Behind the beauty and romance of a fairy tale, a large world of genuine passions and human feelings arises.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The film tells a story about the extraordinary journey of the modest little girl Gerda. She is looking for her friend Kai, who was kidnapped and taken to her kingdom by the powerful evil Snow Queen. In search of her beloved friend, Gerda ends up in the castle to the cunning, insidious and at the same time funny king, meets forest robbers. On the way, the girl will have many obstacles before the decisive battle with the Snow Queen. But Gerda’s faithful heart will overcome all adversity...
Who’s in it. The Snow Queen stars Elena Proklova as Gerda, Vyacheslav Tsyupa as Kai, Evgeniya Melnikova as Grandmother and Natalya Klimova as Snow Queen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Snow Queen has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Snow Queen page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Snow Queen tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Snow Queen (1967)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Snow Queen change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Snow Queen worth watching?
- The Snow Queen holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Snow Queen?
- The Snow Queen stars Elena Proklova, Vyacheslav Tsyupa, Evgeniya Melnikova, Natalya Klimova and Nikolai Boyarsky.
- When was The Snow Queen released?
- The Snow Queen was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.