The Abominable Snowman (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1957, The Abominable Snowman is an adventure and horror film directed by Val Guest, running about 85 minutes. “See It With Someone Brave! -- A Timeless Terror to Freeze You to Your Seats!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A kindly English botanist and a gruff American promoter lead an expedition to the Himalayas in search of the legendary Yeti.
Who’s in it. The Abominable Snowman stars Forrest Tucker as Tom Friend, Peter Cushing as Dr. John Rollason, Arnold Marlé as Lhama and Maureen Connell as Helen Rollason, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Abominable Snowman has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Abominable Snowman page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Abominable Snowman tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Abominable Snowman (1957)?
- In US, The Abominable Snowman is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Abominable Snowman worth watching?
- The Abominable Snowman holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Abominable Snowman?
- The Abominable Snowman stars Forrest Tucker, Peter Cushing, Arnold Marlé, Maureen Connell and Richard Wattis.
- When was The Abominable Snowman released?
- The Abominable Snowman was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.