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The Snow Walker

2003·Movie
1h 43min
80
GreatGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2
  • Absurdist Humor2

World

Family and faith and meaning

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

A bush pilot in nothern Canada who with the aid of modernity thinks he can handle it all & knows it all. After reluctantly agreeing to transport a local indian girl to a medical facility his light plane crashes & they have to survive whilst finding their way back to civilization. Along the journey the man finds a new respect for the native ways as they battle to survive the elements.
Survival DramaCanadian WildernessCulture ClashSpiritual JourneyHistorical SettingCharacter DevelopmentRespect for NatureSlow-BurnMelancholy

Sequels and Prequels

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Is The Snow Walker worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 7.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 86%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Snow Walker rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Snow Walker?

1 h 43 min

The Snow Walker runs 1 h 43 min.

Is The Snow Walker based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Snow Walker?

Critics86
Audiences76

Not quite. Critics rate The Snow Walker higher (86) than audiences (76). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Snow Walker in?

EnglishItalianCzechFrench

It was made in English, with some Italian, Czech, French. Produced in Canada.

In how many countries can I watch The Snow Walker?

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