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Where to watch Smilla's Sense of Snow (1997) tonight

Smilla's Sense of Snow (1997) runs 2 h 1 min and averages 6.3 from 279 TMDB members. 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
2 h 1 min — ends 10:01 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
no US certification listed
Genres
Drama, Thriller
Released
February 28, 1997
TMDB rating
6.3 / 10 from 279 votes
Director
Bille August
Starring
Julia Ormond, Gabriel Byrne, Richard Harris, Jim Broadbent
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Thriller reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

Where to watch it tonight

Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-08, TMDB lists no streaming option for it in the US.

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How long is Smilla's Sense of Snow?
Smilla's Sense of Snow is 2 h 1 min long (121 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:01 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Smilla's Sense of Snow rated?
TMDB lists no US age certification for Smilla's Sense of Snow.
Is Smilla's Sense of Snow a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Thriller reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream Smilla's Sense of Snow?
As of 2026-11-08, TMDB lists no streaming option for it in the US. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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