The Snowman (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2017, The Snowman is a thriller, crime and horror film directed by Tomas Alfredson, running about 119 minutes. “Soon the first snow will come, and then he will kill again.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Detective Harry Hole investigates the disappearance of a woman whose pink scarf is found wrapped around an ominous looking snowman.
Who’s in it. The Snowman stars Michael Fassbender as Harry Hole, Rebecca Ferguson as Katrine Bratt, Charlotte Gainsbourg as Rakel and Jonas Karlsson as Mathias, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Snowman has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $43.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 The Snowman page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Snowman tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Snowman (2017)?
- In US, The Snowman is available to 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 The Snowman worth watching?
- The Snowman holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Snowman?
- The Snowman stars Michael Fassbender, Rebecca Ferguson, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Jonas Karlsson and J.K. Simmons.
- When was The Snowman released?
- The Snowman was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.