The Man from Snowy River (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1982, The Man from Snowy River is a drama, adventure, family and romance film directed by George T. Miller, running about 104 minutes. “The story of a boy suddenly alone in the world. The men who challenge him. And the girl who helps him become a man.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jim Craig has lived his first 18 years in the mountains of Australia on his father's farm. The death of his father forces him to go to the lowlands to earn enough money to get the farm back on its feet.
Who’s in it. The Man from Snowy River stars Tom Burlinson as Jim Craig, Terence Donovan as Henry Craig, Kirk Douglas as Harrison / Spur and Tommy Dysart as Mountain Man, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Man from Snowy River has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $20.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Man from Snowy River page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man from Snowy River tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man from Snowy River (1982)?
- In US, The Man from Snowy River is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Man from Snowy River worth watching?
- The Man from Snowy River holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure, family and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Man from Snowy River?
- The Man from Snowy River stars Tom Burlinson, Terence Donovan, Kirk Douglas, Tommy Dysart and Bruce Kerr.
- When was The Man from Snowy River released?
- The Man from Snowy River was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.