The Snow Queen (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1995, The Snow Queen is a family and animation film directed by Martin Gates, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. Far away, in her vast ice palace, the Snow Queen plots to rule the world by deflecting all the sun's warmth away from Earth so that it freezes over. But her mirror breaks, and on her mission to find all the missing pieces, she kidnaps Tom, who has part of the mirror in his body. Can his sister Ellie save Tom, and stop the evil Queen from achieving global dominance?
Who’s in it. The Snow Queen stars Helen Mirren as The Snow Queen, David Jason as Eric, Hugh Laurie as Peeps and Rik Mayall as Robber King, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Snow Queen has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Snow Queen page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Snow Queen tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Snow Queen (1995)?
- In GB, The Snow Queen is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Snow Queen worth watching?
- The Snow Queen holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Snow Queen?
- The Snow Queen stars Helen Mirren, David Jason, Hugh Laurie, Rik Mayall and Julia McKenzie.
- When was The Snow Queen released?
- The Snow Queen was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.