Snowland (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 2005, Snowland is a drama film directed by Hans W. Geißendörfer, running about 142 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on the novel Hohaj by Elisabeth Rynell, it depicts the devastation felt by Elizabeth, a woman who had lost her husband in a car accident and wants to leave her three young children to join him in death by wandering out into the snowy deserts of Lapland. As she wanders through the snow, Elizabeth discovers the story of Aron and Ina, a couple who overcame dark secrets and over-controlling family members to be with each other.
Who’s in it. Snowland stars Thomas Kretschmann as Aron, Julia Jentsch as Inna, Maria Schrader as Elisabeth and Ulrich Mühe as Knövel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Snowland has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Snowland page.
If you liked it. Fans of Snowland tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Snowland (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Snowland change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Snowland worth watching?
- Snowland holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Snowland?
- Snowland stars Thomas Kretschmann, Julia Jentsch, Maria Schrader, Ulrich Mühe and Oliver Stokowski.
- When was Snowland released?
- Snowland was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 142 minutes.