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Snow Angels (2008): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Snow Angels is a 2008 romantic drama directed by David Gordon Green, starring Michael Angarano, Kate Beckinsale and Sam Rockwell. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes and earned $414,404 worldwide. Critics gave it 67 on Metacritic.

worldwide gross
$414.4K
Metascore
67
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Snow Angels (2008) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 47m (107 min)
Genres
Drama , Romance
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Snow Angels About?

The premise of Snow Angels without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Three couples living in a quiet town find their lives intertwined as they navigate relationships and seek purpose. A shocking violent incident unexpectedly disrupts their community, forcing each person to examine the delicate balance of life and the importance of human connection. The drama explores themes of love, loss, and the search for meaning in unexpected circumstances.

Snow Angels Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • small town
  • snow
  • teenager
  • gentle cinema
  • school band
  • two word title
  • high school football
  • blood
  • bare chested male
  • looking in the mirror
  • breakfast
  • egg
+38 more
  • orange juice
  • toast
  • sunglasses
  • nerd girl
  • motel
  • paint on hands
  • watching tv
  • grandmother granddaughter relationship
  • male female friendship
  • snowing
  • bare feet
  • barefoot
  • library
  • hot dog
  • date
  • laundry
  • husband wife relationship
  • man woman hug
  • beer
  • telephone call
  • drinking
  • drunken
  • drunkness
  • tissue
  • sick
  • female friendship
  • police
  • police officers
  • police officer
  • girl wears glasses
  • kiss
  • boyfriend girlfriend relationship
  • mitten
  • crying
  • bat
  • punching a tree
  • banging head against car
  • cake
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Cast & crew

Snow Angels Cast

Michael Angarano leads the cast, with Kate Beckinsale and Sam Rockwell. Directed by David Gordon Green.

From the director

More from David Gordon Green

More films directed by David Gordon Green, best-rated first: Stronger, George Washington, Halloween and Joe.

Full filmography
Ratings

Snow Angels Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Snow Angels 67 on Metacritic.

Plot

Snow Angels Plot Summary

What happens in Snow Angels from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

On a chilly afternoon, with snow blanketing the ground, the high school band rehearses for their final football game when suddenly, they hear gunshots. The story unfolds through flashbacks that take us a few weeks prior. We meet Arthur (Michael Angarano), a high school student who spends his days working as a busboy at a local Chinese restaurant. There, he interacts with Annie (Kate Beckinsale) and Barb (Amy Sedaris), who are both waitresses. Annie, once Arthur’s babysitter, finds herself navigating a complex life. She is recently separated from her husband Glenn (Sam Rockwell), who is attempting to reclaim his life, working at a new job, and striving to prove his worth in hopes of seeing more of their young daughter Tara (Grace Hudson).

Full summary

The whole story of Snow Angels, scene by scene

Read the full summary
Box office

Snow Angels Box Office

Snow Angels grossed $414,404 worldwide. $402,858 came from the US and Canada and $11,546 (3%) from the rest of the world.

2008 box office

Worldwide gross

$414.4K

US & Canada
$402.9K
International
$11.5K
US & Canada 97% Rest of the world 3%
Videos

Snow Angels Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Snow Angels.

Snow Angels trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Snow Angels?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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Who is Arthur's main crush at school?

Cars

Cars in Snow Angels

7 cars on screen, including the 1992 Honda Accord Wagon and the 1985 Jeep Comanche.

All 7 cars
  • 1992 Honda Accord Wagon in Snow Angels 1992 Honda Accord Wagon Important role
  • 1985 Jeep Comanche in Snow Angels 1985 Jeep Comanche Important role
  • 1986 Audi 5000 C3 in Snow Angels 1986 Audi 5000 C3 Minor role
  • 1987 Cadillac Sedan DeVille in Snow Angels 1987 Cadillac Sedan DeVille Minor role
Details

Snow Angels Also Known As

18 alternative titles, including “Αγγελοι στο Χιόνι” and “Des anges dans la neige”.

Also known as
  • Αγγελοι στο Χιόνι
  • Des anges dans la neige
  • Kar Melekleri
  • Engel im Schnee
  • Anjos na Neve
  • Снежные ангелы
  • Angyal a hóban
  • Sněžní andělé
  • מלאכי שלג
  • Śnieżne Anioły
  • Îngeri de zăpadă
  • Λευκοί Άγγελοι
+6 more
  • Снежни ангели
  • 雪天使
  • 스노우 엔젤
  • Anjos da Neve
  • Sniego angelai
  • หิมะเล่าเรื่อง

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FAQ

Snow Angels FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Snow Angels, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Snow Angels?

Snow Angels runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).

When was Snow Angels released?

Snow Angels was released on March 7, 2008.

Who directed Snow Angels?

Snow Angels was directed by David Gordon Green.

More films by David Gordon Green

Who is in the cast of Snow Angels?

Snow Angels stars Michael Angarano, Kate Beckinsale and Sam Rockwell.

How much did Snow Angels make at the box office?

Snow Angels grossed $414,404 worldwide ($402,858 domestic, $11,546 international).

How is Snow Angels rated?

Snow Angels has 67 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.

Does Snow Angels have a post-credit scene?

No. Snow Angels has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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