Once Upon a Snowman (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2020, Once Upon a Snowman is a comedy, fantasy, family and animation film directed by Dan Abraham, running about 7 minutes. “Every snowman starts somewhere.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The previously untold origins of Olaf, the innocent and insightful, summer-loving snowman are revealed as we follow Olaf’s first steps as he comes to life and searches for his identity in the snowy mountains outside Arendelle.
Who’s in it. Once Upon a Snowman stars Josh Gad as Olaf (voice), Chris Williams as Oaken (voice), Idina Menzel as Elsa (voice) (archive sound) and Kristen Bell as Anna (voice) (archive sound), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Once Upon a Snowman has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Once Upon a Snowman page.
If you liked it. Fans of Once Upon a Snowman tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Once Upon a Snowman (2020)?
- In US, Once Upon a Snowman is available to stream on Disney Plus. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Once Upon a Snowman worth watching?
- Once Upon a Snowman holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Once Upon a Snowman?
- Once Upon a Snowman stars Josh Gad, Chris Williams, Idina Menzel, Kristen Bell and Jonathan Groff.