Smilla's Sense of Snow
1997, English. Directed by Bille August.
Some Tracks Should Never Be Uncovered.
Smilla Jaspersen attempts to understand the death of a small boy who falls from the roof of her apartment building. Suspecting wrongdoing, Smilla uncovers a trail of clues leading towards a secretive corporation that has made several mysterious expeditions to Greenland.
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 280 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Smilla's Sense of Snow is streaming on Movie Sphere+ in India.
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Cast & crew
- Bille AugustDirector
- Julia OrmondSmilla Jasperson
- Gabriel ByrneThe Mechanic
- Richard HarrisDr. Andreas Tork
- Jim BroadbentDr. Lagermann
- Tom WilkinsonProf. Loyen
- Robert LoggiaMoritz Jasperson
- Vanessa RedgraveElsa Lübing
- Bob PeckRavn
- David HaymanTelling
- Peter CapaldiBirgo Lander
- Mario AdorfCapt. Sigmund Lukas
- Erik HolmeyHansen
Details
- Released
- 28 February 1997
- Country
- Germany, Denmark, Sweden
- Written by
- Ann Biderman
- Budget
- $35M
- Box office
- $2.4M
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What Smilla's Sense of Snow is based on
Smilla's Sense of Snow is based on Smilla's Sense of Snow, a 1992 novel by Peter Høeg, published by Rosinante & Co.
Novel · 1992
Smilla's Sense of Snow
By Peter Høeg
Published by Rosinante & Co
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Smilla's Sense of Snow: quick answers
Is Smilla's Sense of Snow worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 280 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Smilla's Sense of Snow?
Smilla's Sense of Snow runs 121 minutes (2h 1m).
Does Smilla's Sense of Snow have a post-credits scene?
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Smilla's Sense of Snow parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Smilla's Sense of Snow on?
Smilla's Sense of Snow is streaming on Movie Sphere+ in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Smilla's Sense of Snow?
If you liked Smilla's Sense of Snow, try Topaz, Perfect Sisters, Eye of the Needle.
Who directed Smilla's Sense of Snow?
Smilla's Sense of Snow (1997) was directed by Bille August and stars Julia Ormond, Gabriel Byrne, Richard Harris.
What is Smilla's Sense of Snow based on?
Smilla's Sense of Snow is based on Smilla's Sense of Snow, a 1992 novel by Peter Høeg, published by Rosinante & Co.