Snow Cake (2007): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Snow Cake is a 2007 romantic drama directed by Marc Evans, starring Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman and Carrie-Anne Moss. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes and earned $1.4 million worldwide. Critics gave it 54 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 52m (112 min)
- Director
- Marc Evans
- Original language
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English - Studio
- IFC Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Snow Cake About?
The premise of Snow Cake without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In rural Ontario, former convict Alex Hughes’s life intersects with free-spirited hitchhiker Vivienne, a connection tragically ended by a car accident. Overcome with guilt, Alex seeks out Vivienne's mother, Evelyn, a woman navigating life with autism. As Alex attempts to find solace and understanding, he unexpectedly confronts his own past and forms an unlikely bond with Evelyn, discovering the complexities of loss, connection, and acceptance in the aftermath of a brief but impactful encounter.
Snow Cake Themes & Keywords
· 4 tags- behind the scenes
- making of
- autism
- independent film
Snow Cake Cast
Sigourney Weaver leads the cast, with Alan Rickman and Carrie-Anne Moss. Directed by Marc Evans.
- Director Marc Evans
More from Marc Evans
More films directed by Marc Evans, best-rated first: Mr. Burton, Mr. Burton, Hunky Dory and Jack to a King: The Swansea Story.
Snow Cake Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Snow Cake 54 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.8/10.
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IMDb 8.8 /10
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Metacritic 54 Metascore
User score 8.3
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TMDB 71% User score
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Snow Cake Plot Summary
What happens in Snow Cake from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Eccentric teenager Vivienne Freeman hitches a ride with the reluctant recluse, Alex Hughes, a visiting Englishman. Tragically, as they arrive in her hometown of Wawa, Ontario, Vivienne meets a fatal accident when a transport truck collides with their vehicle, leaving Alex with nothing more than a nosebleed. This unfortunate event is confirmed by everyone to be an accident for which Alex is not at fault.
Full summary
The whole story of Snow Cake, scene by scene
Snow Cake Box Office
Snow Cake grossed $1.4 million worldwide. $26,651 came from the US and Canada and $1.4 million (98%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$1.4M
- US & Canada
- $26.7K
- International
- $1.4M
Snow Cake Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Snow Cake.
How Well Do You Know Snow Cake?
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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What is the name of the free-spirited teenager who commandeers a ride?
Cars in Snow Cake
12 cars on screen, including the 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe PPV and the 1998 Ford Explorer.
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2005 Chevrolet Tahoe PPV Important role -
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2005 Ford Freestyle Important role -
2004 Chrysler Pacifica Minor role
Snow Cake Also Known As
15 alternative titles, including “Amores en la nieve” and “Снежный пирог”.
- Also known as
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- Amores en la nieve
- Снежный пирог
- 雪饼
- 雪花糕疗情
- Kar Pastası
- Der Geschmack von Schnee
- Um Certo Olhar
- Hósüti
- ימים לבנים
- Сніговий пиріг
- Śniegowe ciastko
- Αρκεί μια Στιγμή
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- Sněhový dort
- 雪季过客
- 스노우 케이크
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Movies Like Snow Cake
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Drifting Snow, Snow Angels and Snow.
Snow Cake FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Snow Cake, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Snow Cake?
Snow Cake runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
When was Snow Cake released?
Snow Cake was released on April 27, 2007.
Who directed Snow Cake?
Snow Cake was directed by Marc Evans.
More films by Marc Evans Who is in the cast of Snow Cake?
Snow Cake stars Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman and Carrie-Anne Moss.
How much did Snow Cake make at the box office?
Snow Cake grossed $1.4 million worldwide ($26,651 domestic, $1.4 million international).
How is Snow Cake rated?
Snow Cake has 8.8/10 on IMDb, 54 on Metacritic and 71% on TMDB.
Does Snow Cake have a post-credit scene?
No. Snow Cake has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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