Smilla's Sense of Snow(1997)
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Smilla's Sense of Snow Synopsis
Smilla Jaspersen attempts to understand the death of a small boy who falls from the roof of her apartment building. Suspecting wrongdoing, Smilla uncovers a trail of clues leading towards a secretive corporation that has made several mysterious expeditions to Greenland.
Smilla's Sense of Snow (1997) is a drama and thriller film directed by Bille August, released on February 28, 1997 with a runtime of 2h 1m. It stars Julia Ormond, Gabriel Byrne, Richard Harris and Jim Broadbent. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 274 ratings.
- Director:
- Bille August
- Writers:
- Peter Høeg, Ann Biderman
- Producers:
- Martin Moszkowicz, Rosanne Korenberg, Bernd Eichinger
- Cinematographer:
- Jörgen Persson
- Composer:
- Harry Gregson-Williams
- Production:
- Bavaria Film, Constantin Film, Det Danske Filminstitut, Nordisk Film Denmark, Greenland Film Production
- Budget:
- $35,000,000
- Revenue:
- $2,372,903
- Status:
- Released
Smilla's Sense of Snow (1997) Trailer
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Smilla's Sense of Snow Cast & Crew
Main cast
Julia Ormond
as Smilla Jasperson
Gabriel Byrne
as The Mechanic
Richard Harris
as Dr. Andreas Tork
Jim Broadbent
as Dr. Lagermann
Tom Wilkinson
as Prof. Loyen
Robert Loggia
as Moritz Jasperson
Vanessa Redgrave
as Elsa Lübing
Bob Peck
as Ravn
David Hayman
as Telling
Peter Capaldi
as Birgo Lander
Mario Adorf
as Capt. Sigmund Lukas
Erik Holmey
as Hansen
Key crew
Directed by Bille August, written by Peter Høeg and Ann Biderman, produced by Martin Moszkowicz, Rosanne Korenberg and Bernd Eichinger.
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Smilla's Sense of Snow Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 274 ratings.
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Smilla's Sense of Snow – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Smilla's Sense of Snow online?
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Smilla's Sense of Snow (1997) is available to stream on Netflix, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Rakuten TV, maxdome Store and Sky Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Smilla's Sense of Snow?
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The main cast of Smilla's Sense of Snow (1997) includes Julia Ormond, Gabriel Byrne, Richard Harris, Jim Broadbent and Tom Wilkinson. The film was directed by Bille August. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Smilla's Sense of Snow released?
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Smilla's Sense of Snow was released on February 28, 1997 and runs for 2h 1m.
Is Smilla's Sense of Snow worth watching?
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Smilla's Sense of Snow (1997) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 274 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Smilla's Sense of Snow?
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