Snowtown (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2011, Snowtown is a thriller, drama, crime and horror film directed by Justin Kurzel, running about 120 minutes. “Australia's most infamous crime story” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Based on true events, 16 year-old Jamie falls in with his mother's new boyfriend and his crowd of self-appointed neighborhood watchmen, a relationship that leads to a spree of torture and murder.
Who’s in it. Snowtown stars Lucas Pittaway as Jamie Vlassakis, Daniel Henshall as John Bunting, Louise Harris as Elizabeth Harvey and Frank Cwertniak as Jeffrey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Snowtown has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $8.5K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Snowtown page.
If you liked it. Fans of Snowtown tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Snowtown (2011)?
- In US, Snowtown is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Snowtown worth watching?
- Snowtown holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Snowtown?
- Snowtown stars Lucas Pittaway, Daniel Henshall, Louise Harris, Frank Cwertniak and Matthew Howard.
- When was Snowtown released?
- Snowtown was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.