Snowball Express (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1972, Snowball Express is a comedy and family film directed by Norman Tokar, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. When John Baxter inherits a ski resort in the Rocky Mountains, he quits his job in New York and moves the family west to run it. Only to find that the place is a wreck. But together they decide to try to fix it up and run it. But Martin Ridgeway, who wants the property, does everything he can to ensure it will fail.
Who’s in it. Snowball Express stars Dean Jones as Johnny Baxter, Harry Morgan as Jesse McCord, Keenan Wynn as Martin Ridgeway and Johnny Whitaker as Richard Baxter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Snowball Express has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Snowball Express page.
If you liked it. Fans of Snowball Express tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Snowball Express (1972)?
- In US, Snowball Express is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Snowball Express worth watching?
- Snowball Express holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Snowball Express?
- Snowball Express stars Dean Jones, Harry Morgan, Keenan Wynn, Johnny Whitaker and Michael McGreevey.
- When was Snowball Express released?
- Snowball Express was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.