Snowpiercer (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2013, Snowpiercer is an action, drama and science fiction film directed by Bong Joon Ho, running about 127 minutes. “AD 2031, the passengers in the train are the only survivors on Earth.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In a future where a failed global-warming experiment kills off most life on the planet, a class system evolves aboard the Snowpiercer, a train that travels around the globe via a perpetual-motion engine.
Who’s in it. Snowpiercer stars Chris Evans as Curtis Everett, Song Kang-ho as Namgoong Minsu, Ed Harris as Minister Wilford and John Hurt as Gilliam, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Snowpiercer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $86.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Snowpiercer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Snowpiercer tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Snowpiercer (2013)?
- In US, Snowpiercer is available to stream on MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Snowpiercer worth watching?
- Snowpiercer holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Snowpiercer?
- Snowpiercer stars Chris Evans, Song Kang-ho, Ed Harris, John Hurt and Tilda Swinton.
- When was Snowpiercer released?
- Snowpiercer was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.