Snow Pirates (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2015, Snow Pirates is a history and drama film directed by Faruk Hacihafizoglu, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in 1981, the movie tells the story of Kars after the 1980 coup d'état. At that time, the region was covered in snow for months, and in addition to the many problems brought about by the coup, it was impossible to find coal. Coal was a blessing that only privileged people and some state institutions could access. Serhat, Gürbüz and İbo, three close friends, start looking for coal instead of playing games during the report card holiday following the coup. Their struggle for heating, one of their most basic needs, will turn into a story of solidarity that will shape their childhood.
Who’s in it. Snow Pirates stars Yakup Özgür Kurtaal as Gürbüz, Ömer Uluç as Ibo and Taha Tegin Özdemir as Serhat.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Snow Pirates 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 Snow Pirates page.
If you liked it. Fans of Snow Pirates tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Snow Pirates (2015)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Snow Pirates change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Snow Pirates worth watching?
- Snow Pirates holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Snow Pirates?
- Snow Pirates stars Yakup Özgür Kurtaal, Ömer Uluç and Taha Tegin Özdemir.
- When was Snow Pirates released?
- Snow Pirates was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.