Doctor Who: The Snowmen (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 2012, Doctor Who: The Snowmen is a drama, adventure, family and science fiction film directed by Saul Metzstein, running about 60 minutes. “This Christmas, carnivorous snow meets Victorian values.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Doctor has retired to 1892 London. Despite the protests of his allies, he is determined to keep out of mankind's affairs. However, a governess named Clara has stumbled upon a plot which only the Doctor can unravel, involving the death of her predecessor in ice and the sinister Dr. Simeon, who controls monsters made of sentient snow. And there is another mystery afoot: Clara is the spitting image of Oswin Oswald, whom the Doctor saw die in the Dalek asylum...
Who’s in it. Doctor Who: The Snowmen stars Matt Smith as The Doctor, Jenna Coleman as Clara Oswin Oswald, Richard E. Grant as Dr. Walter Simeon and Dan Starkey as Strax, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Doctor Who: The Snowmen has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Doctor Who: The Snowmen page.
If you liked it. Fans of Doctor Who: The Snowmen tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Doctor Who: The Snowmen (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Doctor Who: The Snowmen change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Doctor Who: The Snowmen worth watching?
- Doctor Who: The Snowmen holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure, family and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Doctor Who: The Snowmen?
- Doctor Who: The Snowmen stars Matt Smith, Jenna Coleman, Richard E. Grant, Dan Starkey and Catrin Stewart.
- When was Doctor Who: The Snowmen released?
- Doctor Who: The Snowmen was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.