SNIP (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2016, SNIP is an animation film directed by Terril Calder, running about 15 minutes.
What it’s about. Party girl Annie and Gordon, a homeless man, travel through a remote subway tunnel to a different time; to a world where two children are held captive and tormented by bizarre figures. A multilayered animated film which brings to life the dark history of the Canadian residential school system, in which – as recently as the 1990s – First Nations children were being indoctrinated and estranged from their parents and culture.
Who’s in it. SNIP stars Joseph Boyden as narrator voice.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, SNIP has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch SNIP page.
If you liked it. Fans of SNIP tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch SNIP (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for SNIP change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is SNIP worth watching?
- SNIP holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in SNIP?
- SNIP stars Joseph Boyden.
- When was SNIP released?
- SNIP was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 15 minutes.