How to Build an Igloo (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1949, How to Build an Igloo is a documentary film directed by Douglas Wilkinson, running about 11 minutes.
What it’s about. This classic short film shows how to make an igloo using only snow and a knife. Two Inuit men in Canada’s Far North choose the site, cut and place snow blocks and create an entrance--a shelter completed in one-and-a-half hours. The commentary explains that the interior warmth and the wind outside cement the snow blocks firmly together. As the short winter day darkens, the two builders move their caribou sleeping robes and extra skins indoors, confident of spending a snug night in the midst of the Arctic cold!
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, How to Build an Igloo has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch How to Build an Igloo page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch How to Build an Igloo (1949)?
- In US, How to Build an Igloo is available to stream on OVID. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is How to Build an Igloo worth watching?
- How to Build an Igloo holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was How to Build an Igloo released?
- How to Build an Igloo was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 11 minutes.