Peter89Spencer
9/10No matter how many times I watch this, I always cry a little at the end!
Reviewed on December 7, 2020
The Snowman(1982)
7.6(364)25m1982-12-26
AdventureAnimationFamilyFantasy
The Snowman Synopsis
A young boy makes a snowman one Christmas Eve, which comes to life at midnight and takes him on a magical adventure to the North Pole to meet Santa Claus.
The Snowman (1982) is a adventure, animation, family and fantasy film directed by Dianne Jackson, released on December 26, 1982 with a runtime of 25m. It stars Raymond Briggs. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 364 ratings.
- Director:
- Dianne Jackson
- Writers:
- Joanna Fryer, Hilary Audus, Dianne Jackson
- Producers:
- John Coates
- Composer:
- Howard Blake
- Production:
- TVC London, Snowman Enterprises
- Status:
- Released
The Snowman (1982) Trailer
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The Snowman Cast & Crew
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Directed by Dianne Jackson, written by Joanna Fryer, Hilary Audus and Dianne Jackson, produced by John Coates.
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The Snowman Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 364 ratings.
CinemaSerf
8/10Sometimes it's not just the film itself, but the accompanying memories it elicits that make something a success. I recall my late mum always used to make sure we sat down in front of the telly at Christmas to watch this - and we probably saw it every year for about 30 years! Why? Well, it's an eminently watchable animation depicting a young lad who builds a snowman, only for it to come to life and take him on a few…
Reviewed on November 27, 2022
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The Snowman – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Snowman online?
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The Snowman (1982) is available to stream on Amebatv Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Snowman?
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The main cast of The Snowman (1982) includes Raymond Briggs. The film was directed by Dianne Jackson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Snowman released?
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The Snowman was released on December 26, 1982 and runs for 25m.
Is The Snowman worth watching?
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The Snowman (1982) holds an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 364 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure, animation and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Snowman?
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