The Snowman (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1982, The Snowman is a fantasy, adventure, family and animation film directed by Jimmy T. Murakami, running about 25 minutes.
What it’s about. A young boy makes a snowman one Christmas Eve, which comes to life at midnight and takes him on a magical adventure to the North Pole to meet Santa Claus.
Who’s in it. The Snowman stars Raymond Briggs as Narrator, David Bowie as Older James (United States version) and Mel Smith as Father Christmas (20th Anniversary version).
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, The Snowman has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amebatv Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Snowman page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Snowman 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 Snowman (1982)?
- In US, The Snowman is available to stream on Amebatv Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Snowman worth watching?
- The Snowman holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure, family and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Snowman?
- The Snowman stars Raymond Briggs, David Bowie and Mel Smith.
- When was The Snowman released?
- The Snowman was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 25 minutes.