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The Snowman (2017)

โ€œSoon the first snow will fall, and the hunt for a killer begins.โ€

5.2/10 ยท 2,427 votes 1h 59m r ThrillerHorrorCrimeMystery

#305 of 319 films from 2017 #2385 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Tomas Alfredson ยท Written by Hossein Amini, Matthew Michael Carnahan, Sรธren Sveistrup, Jo Nesbรธ

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Overview

Detective Harry Hole investigates the disappearance of a woman whose pink scarf is found wrapped around an ominous looking snowman.

Cast

Michael Fassbenderas Harry Hole
Rebecca Fergusonas Katrine Bratt
Charlotte Gainsbourgas Rakel
Jonas Karlssonas Mathias
Michael Yatesas Oleg
Ronan Vibertas Gunnar Hagen
J.K. Simmonsas Arve Stรธp
Val Kilmeras Rafto
David Dencikas Vetlesen
Toby Jonesas DC Svenson
Genevieve O'Reillyas Birte Becker
James D'Arcyas Filip Becker
Jetรฉ Laurenceas Josephine Becker
Adrian Dunbaras Frederik Aasen

Facts

Release dateAugust 24, 2017
Runtime119 min (1h 59m) โ€” longer as the 2017 average of 107 min
GenresThriller, Horror, Crime, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$35,000,000
Box office$43,203,413 (1.2ร— budget)
IMDbtt1758810

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Questions

How long is The Snowman?
The Snowman runs 119 minutes (1h 59m).
Is The Snowman worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.2/10 across 2,427 votes, which places it #305 of 319 films released in 2017 in this index (top 5%) and #2385 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed The Snowman?
The Snowman was directed by Tomas Alfredson. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Let the Right One In (2008), Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011).
Who stars in The Snowman?
Michael Fassbender as Harry Hole; Rebecca Ferguson as Katrine Bratt; Charlotte Gainsbourg as Rakel; Jonas Karlsson as Mathias; Michael Yates as Oleg; Ronan Vibert as Gunnar Hagen.
What is The Snowman rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Snowman?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/9069.

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