The Snow Queen (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1986, The Snow Queen is a fantasy and family film directed by Päivi Hartzell, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. A Finnish live action adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale, The Snow Queen. The tale centers on the struggle between good and evil as experienced by a little boy and girl, Kai and Kerttu.
Who’s in it. The Snow Queen stars Satu Silvo as Lumikuningatar, Outi Vainionkulma as Kerttu, Sebastian Kaatrasalo as Kai and Tuula Nyman as Noita, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Snow Queen has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. 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 (1986)?
- In US, The Snow Queen is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Snow Queen worth watching?
- The Snow Queen holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Snow Queen?
- The Snow Queen stars Satu Silvo, Outi Vainionkulma, Sebastian Kaatrasalo, Tuula Nyman and Esko Hukkanen.
- When was The Snow Queen released?
- The Snow Queen was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.