Snowriders (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film
Released in 1996, Snowriders is a documentary film, running about 96 minutes. “Man Wasn't Meant To Fly... Until Now!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Spectacular shots of snowcapped peaks and extreme skiers gracefully defying gravity, not to mention common sense, are the highlights of this entertaining video from the venerable guru of skiing movies, Warren Miller. Sparing no expense, Miller's film crews span the globe, shooting snowboarders careening down absurdly steep Alaskan peaks, ski guides helicoptering to remote slopes in British Columbia, and hardy (and uninhibited) Scotsmen who boldly catch some "big air" in kilts. This video is fraught with offbeat humor, including shots of a snowshoe race that could have been filmed by Mack Sennett, and footage of "face jumping," the oddball diversion of hurling oneself off Alpine glaciers and parachuting to earth. Miller's gentle narration, replete with trademark corny remarks reminiscent of old movie newsreels, mixes with a musical soundtrack of contemporary rock that is often uncannily synched with the astounding footage of extreme skiing.
Who’s in it. Snowriders stars Warren Miller as Narrator (voice).
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Outside Watch. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Snowriders page.
If you liked it. Fans of Snowriders 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 Snowriders (1996)?
- In US, Snowriders is available to stream on Outside Watch. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Snowriders?
- Snowriders stars Warren Miller.
- When was Snowriders released?
- Snowriders was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.