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Society of the Snow

2023Movie2 h 23 minR

DramaHistory
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Letterboxd4.2/5Metacritic728.0Rotten Tomatoes90%88%

A nerve-racking, deeply moving drama movie about history and a real life story, with standout direction and performances.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

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Story

Based on a remarkable true story.

On October 13, 1972, Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571, chartered to take a rugby team to Chile, crashes into a glacier in the heart of the Andes.

Feels like

  • Survival Drama
  • Historical Tragedy
  • Human Resilience
  • Alpine Disaster
  • Emotional Catharsis
  • Real-Life Heroism
  • Visually Stark
  • Psychological Endurance

Cast

24 of 57

Crew

Directed by
J. A. Bayona
Written by
J. A. Bayona, Bernat Vilaplana, Jaime Marques
Produced by
J. A. Bayona, Belén Atienza, Sandra Hermida
Music by
Michael Giacchino

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Facts

December 15, 2023 · 2 h 23 min · R

Released
December 15, 2023
Runtime
2 h 23 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, History
Original language
Spanish
Made in
Spain, United States
Budget
$66 million
Box office
$1,281
Available in
131 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book, based on true story

Tropes

The Hero Dies, Did Not Think This Through, Face Death with Dignity +9

  • The Hero Dies
  • Did Not Think This Through
  • Face Death with Dignity
  • Foreshadowing
  • Fan Disservice
  • Cigarette of Anxiety
  • No Party Like a Donner Party
  • Nothing but Skin and Bones
  • Bittersweet Ending
  • Truer to the Text
  • Big Brother Instinct
  • Bring Help Back

12 of 75 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Society of the Snow?"

Questions about Society of the Snow

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Society of the Snow?

Netflix

In the United States, Society of the Snow streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Society of the Snow worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.8, Letterboxd 4.2 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 72).

Is Society of the Snow plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Society of the Snow in English?

Spanish

No, it was made in Spanish.

What tropes does Society of the Snow use?

The Hero DiesDid Not Think This ThroughFace Death with DignityForeshadowingFan DisserviceCigarette of AnxietyNo Party Like a Donner PartyNothing but Skin and BonesBittersweet EndingTruer to the TextBig Brother InstinctBring Help Backand 63 more

TV Tropes lists 75 tropes for it, including The Hero Dies, Did Not Think This Through, and Face Death with Dignity.