Shades of Winter (2013): cast, story & where to watch

2013 · Film · ★ 8

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Released in 2013, Shades of Winter is a documentary film directed by Sandra Lahnsteiner, running about 28 minutes. “A Female Freeski Movie” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Shades of Winter features deep powder and pillows in Japan, skiing all-time conditions in the Alps, big mountain lines in Haines, AK, and the highest level of female freestyle skiing ever seen from the Nine Queens event in Austria.

Who’s in it. Shades of Winter stars Rachael Burks as Self, Lorraine Huber as Self, Janina Kuzma as Self and Sandra Lahnsteiner as Self, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Shades of Winter sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shades of Winter page.

If you liked it. Fans of Shades of Winter tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Shades of Winter (2013)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shades of Winter change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Shades of Winter worth watching?
Shades of Winter holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Shades of Winter?
Shades of Winter stars Rachael Burks, Lorraine Huber, Janina Kuzma, Sandra Lahnsteiner and Matilda Rapaport.
When was Shades of Winter released?
Shades of Winter was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 28 minutes.