The Snow Woman (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1968, The Snow Woman is a fantasy and horror film directed by Tokuzō Tanaka, running about 79 minutes.
What it’s about. A master sculptor and his apprentice are trapped in a bad snow storm after finding a special tree for carving a statue for the local temple. Finding refuge in an abandoned hut they celebrate their luck in finding the tree but soon they are visited by the Snow Witch who freezes the sculptor to death but takes pity on the apprentice. He must promise to never speak of this or she'll return and kill him.
Who’s in it. The Snow Woman stars Shiho Fujimura as Yukionna, Izumi Hara as Shrine Maiden, Machiko Hasegawa as Okugata and Akira Ishihama as Yosaku, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Snow Woman has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Snow Woman page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Snow Woman tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Snow Woman (1968)?
- In US, The Snow Woman is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Snow Woman worth watching?
- The Snow Woman holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Snow Woman?
- The Snow Woman stars Shiho Fujimura, Izumi Hara, Machiko Hasegawa, Akira Ishihama and Yoshirō Kitahara.
- When was The Snow Woman released?
- The Snow Woman was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.