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Snow Cake

Play trailer Poster for Snow Cake 2007,  1h 51m,  Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 63% 62 Reviews Tomatometer 86% 10,000+ Ratings Popcornmeter
63% Tomatometer 62 Reviews 86% Popcornmeter 10,000+ Ratings
Traveling through Canada, ex-con Alex Hughes (Alan Rickman) picks up a vivacious young hitchhiker, Vivienne (Emily Hampshire), who needs a ride to her hometown. Soon afterward, the pair are involved in a horrible car accident that kills Vivienne. Alex continues on to her home to tell Vivienne's mother (Sigourney Weaver) about her fate. Later he begins an affair with a neighbor (Carrie-Anne Moss) who paves the way for his healing.
Snow Cake

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Critics Consensus

Sigourney Weaver gracefully undertakes a difficult role, while the rest of the cast lifts the histrionic plot into something worthwhile.

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Caroline Narby Bitch Media Jan 11, 2021
Rickman, sadly, can't rise above this dull, offensive mess of a film. Go to Full Review
V.A. Musetto New York Post Aug 22, 2007
2/4
A heartfelt but utterly predictable indie drama. Go to Full Review
John Hartl Seattle Times Jul 6, 2007
2.5/4
It's essentially a vehicle for a dedicated cast, but occasionally it's more than that. Go to Full Review
Sarah Vincent Sarah G Vincent Views Jun 12, 2024
Snow Cake advertises the autist as high functioning, but it was made in 2006 when a lot was still unknown about women with autism so while this movie is not Rain Man, it is not Tik Tok either so the definition of high function is going to vary Go to Full Review
Debbie Lynn Elias Behind The Lens Nov 16, 2019
Snow Cake is a bittersweet, intimate and eye-opening experience that celebrates life, acceptance and love. Go to Full Review
Hannah Brown Jerusalem Post Mar 21, 2016
As a misfits-bonding flick, Snow Cake isn't bad, but anyone with a genuine interest in autism will find it a frustrating experience. Go to Full Review
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Abraham S Feb 21, 2019 A very lovely movie.
Hermione P Feb 2, 2019 Very good and pleasant to watch movie, a rare case when you literally enjoy every minute of it. There are three irresistible reasons to watch this movie: first - the charm of Alan Rickman, second - outstanding performance by Sigourney Weaver, and the third - the jaw-droppingly beautiful Carrie-Anne Moss. So that makes for an endless enjoyment during the viewing as at least one of them is present on the screen. But besides that the story is quite humanistic, and the ending is just about right; not to forget the wintry atmosphere. See more
Finn R Mar 4, 2017 Two handkercheifs. Emotionally rewarding. Without a carchase, nor a bulletshot, a wonderful human, humane story. Sigourney Weaver has never been better. nor has she been more beautiful. See more
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Marc Evans

Director

Alan Rickman

Alex Hughes

Sigourney Weaver

Linda Freeman

Carrie-Anne Moss

Maggie

Emily Hampshire

Vivienne

James Allodi

Clyde

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Synopsis Traveling through Canada, ex-con Alex Hughes (Alan Rickman) picks up a vivacious young hitchhiker, Vivienne (Emily Hampshire), who needs a ride to her hometown. Soon afterward, the pair are involved in a horrible car accident that kills Vivienne. Alex continues on to her home to tell Vivienne's mother (Sigourney Weaver) about her fate. Later he begins an affair with a neighbor (Carrie-Anne Moss) who paves the way for his healing.
Director
Marc Evans
Producer
Gina Carter, Jessica Daniel, Andrew Eaton, Niv Fichman
Screenwriter
Angela Pell
Distributor
IFC Films
Production Co
Revolution Films, Rhombus Media Inc.
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 27, 2007, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 28, 2021
Box Office (Gross USA)
$26.0K
Runtime
1h 51m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
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