The Snowman
Seen it?1982 | 25 min | Adventure, Animation, Family, Fantasy
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (80% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for fantasy fans, adventure fans and families. If you loved The Polar Express, start here.
- The mood
- Feel-good.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 25 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
80% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.6 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 208K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Dianne Jackson
- Raymond BriggsOlder James / Narrator (uncredited)