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Snowball Express

1972Movie1 h 33 minG

ComedyFamily
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Rotten Tomatoes–60%

An uplifting, wholesome comedy movie about family and sports.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Story

When John Baxter inherits a ski resort in the Rocky Mountains, he quits his job in New York and moves the family west to run it. Only to find that the place is a wreck. But together they decide to try to fix it up and run it. But Martin Ridgeway, who wants the property, does everything he can to ensure it will fail.

Feels like

  • Family-Friendly Comedy
  • Slapstick Humor
  • Feel-Good
  • Lighthearted
  • Classic Disney
  • Winter Setting
  • Underdog Story
  • Resort Life
  • 1970s Nostalgia

Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Norman Tokar
Written by
Don Tait, Jim Parker

Everyone

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Facts

December 22, 1972 · 1 h 33 min · G

Released
December 22, 1972
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Comedy, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
36 countries

Tropes

The Alcoholic, Corrupt Corporate Executive, Deadpan Snarker +9

  • The Alcoholic
  • Corrupt Corporate Executive
  • Deadpan Snarker
  • Didn't Think This Through
  • D.I.Y. Disaster
  • The Dragon
  • Underdogs Never Lose
  • Franken-vehicle
  • Friend to All Living Things
  • Loophole Abuse
  • Throw the Dog a Bone
  • Irony

12 of 38 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Snowball Express?"

Questions about Snowball Express

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Snowball Express?

Disney+

In the United States, Snowball Express streams on Disney+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 26 other countries.

Is Snowball Express worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.3).

Is Snowball Express okay for kids?

G

Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Snowball Express make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (8 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Snowball Express?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Snowball Express use?

The AlcoholicCorrupt Corporate ExecutiveDeadpan SnarkerDidn't Think This ThroughD.I.Y. DisasterThe DragonUnderdogs Never LoseFranken-vehicleFriend to All Living ThingsLoophole AbuseThrow the Dog a BoneIronyand 26 more

TV Tropes lists 38 tropes for it, including The Alcoholic, Corrupt Corporate Executive, and Deadpan Snarker.