Smilla's Sense of Snow (1997): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Smilla's Sense of Snow is a 1997 action thriller directed by Bille August, starring Julia Ormond. It is based on Smilla's Sense of Snow by Peter Høeg and Tiina Nunnally. It runs 2 hours 1 minute and earned $2.4 million worldwide. Critics gave it 46 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 1m (121 min)
- Director
- Bille August
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Fox Searchlight Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Smilla's Sense of Snow About?
The premise of Smilla's Sense of Snow without spoilers, adapted from Smilla's Sense of Snow by Peter Høeg and Tiina Nunnally. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A brilliant but unconventional scientist, Smilla Jaspersen, investigates when a young neighbor dies in a suspicious fall from an apartment building. Driven by her sharp intellect and connection to Greenland, she begins to unravel a complex mystery involving a network of deceit and hidden truths. Her relentless pursuit leads her to confront a shadowy figure known as The Mechanic, forcing her to confront her own past and the secrets surrounding the boy's death.
Smilla's Sense of Snow Cast
Julia Ormond stars in Smilla's Sense of Snow. Directed by Bille August.
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Director Bille August
More from Bille August
More films directed by Bille August, best-rated first: The Best Intentions, The Pact, A Song for Martin and Les Misérables.
Smilla's Sense of Snow Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Smilla's Sense of Snow 46 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 46 Metascore
User score 7.4
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TMDB 63% User score
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Smilla's Sense of Snow Plot Summary
What happens in Smilla's Sense of Snow from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1859, a meteorite blazes through the sky and crashes into the Gela Alta glacier in western Greenland, triggering a cataclysmic explosion that tragically ends the life of an Inuit fisherman.
Full summary
The whole story of Smilla's Sense of Snow, scene by scene
Smilla's Sense of Snow Box Office
Smilla's Sense of Snow grossed $2.4 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$2.4M
- US & Canada
- $2.4M
Smilla's Sense of Snow Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Smilla's Sense of Snow.
How Well Do You Know Smilla's Sense of Snow?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Cars in Smilla's Sense of Snow
13 cars on screen, including the 1987 BMW 735i E32 and the 1990 Land-Rover Range Rover Series I.
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1966 Volvo P210 Important role
Smilla's Sense of Snow Also Known As
19 alternative titles, including “Smilla's Feeling For Snow” and “Fröken Smillas känsla för snö”.
- Also known as
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- Smilla's Feeling For Snow
- Fröken Smillas känsla för snö
- Frøken Smillas Fornemmelse for Sne
- Fräulein Smillas Gespür für Schnee
- Il senso di Smilla per la neve
- Stopy v snehu
- Smilla, misterio en la nieve
- Снежное чувство Смиллы
- Stopy ve sněhu
- A hó hatalma
- Mistério na Neve
- Smilla ve Karlar
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- 센스 오브 스노우
- 冰雪谜案
- חוש השלג של העלמה סמילה
- Presentimiento
- Smilla, el missatge de la neu
- Biały labirynt
- Lumen taju
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Smilla's Sense of Snow FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Smilla's Sense of Snow, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Smilla's Sense of Snow?
Smilla's Sense of Snow runs 2 hours 1 minute (121 minutes).
When was Smilla's Sense of Snow released?
Smilla's Sense of Snow was released on February 28, 1997.
Who directed Smilla's Sense of Snow?
Smilla's Sense of Snow was directed by Bille August.
More films by Bille August Who is in the cast of Smilla's Sense of Snow?
Smilla's Sense of Snow stars Julia Ormond.
How much did Smilla's Sense of Snow make at the box office?
Smilla's Sense of Snow grossed $2.4 million worldwide.
How is Smilla's Sense of Snow rated?
Smilla's Sense of Snow has 46 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.
Is Smilla's Sense of Snow based on a book?
Yes. Smilla's Sense of Snow is adapted from Smilla's Sense of Snow by Peter Høeg and Tiina Nunnally.
Does Smilla's Sense of Snow have a post-credit scene?
No. Smilla's Sense of Snow has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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