The Snow Queen (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2000, The Snow Queen is a fantasy, drama and family film directed by Jacob Jørgensen, running about 35 minutes.
What it’s about. Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale is told here as a digital theater piece. The visual point of departure is fashioned by découpages created by Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, who is also the narrator. The découpages serve to establish the mood around the story of the children, Kaj and Gerda. They consist of a countless number of clippings, which are subsequently subjected to the processes of computer animation and mixed with graphics, live actors and music into an unique fairy tale universe.
Who’s in it. The Snow Queen stars Dronning Margrethe II af Danmark as Narrator, Ronja Mannov Olesen as Gerda, Christian Elmelund as Kay and Nathia Petersen as The Gypsy Girl, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Snow Queen sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
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 (2000)?
- 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 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Snow Queen?
- The Snow Queen stars Dronning Margrethe II af Danmark, Ronja Mannov Olesen, Christian Elmelund, Nathia Petersen and Esther Knudsen.
- When was The Snow Queen released?
- The Snow Queen was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 35 minutes.