Snow Day (2000): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Snow Day is a 2000 adventure comedy directed by Chris Koch, starring Chevy Chase and Schuyler Fisk. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes and earned $62.5 million worldwide on a $13 million budget. Critics gave it 34 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.2/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 29m (89 min)
- Director
- Chris Koch
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- Budget
- $13M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Snow Day About?
The premise of Snow Day without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A massive winter storm unexpectedly shuts down schools, giving siblings Hal and Natalie a chance to break free from their everyday lives. Hal decides to finally pursue his secret crush, Claire, while Natalie embarks on a playful adventure, even challenging the local snowplow driver. Amidst the snow-covered landscape, they both discover something about themselves and the importance of seizing the day.
Snow Day Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- girl
- kiss
- voice over narration
- small town
- snowplow
- snow
- love triangle
- teenage girl
- teenage crush
- teenage boy
- mother son relationship
- brother sister relationship
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- title spoken by character
- professional rivalry
- snowmobile chase
- bully
- hit with a snowball
- confession of love
- pet bird
- boy
- breakup
- meteorologist
- romantic rivalry
- best friend
- action figure
- whale
- child kidnapping
- rotten teeth
- snowglobe
- weather forecaster
- swimming pool
- snowman
- snowflake
- snowball fight
- principal
- mother daughter relationship
- ice sculpture
- husband wife relationship
- father son relationship
- father daughter relationship
- diner
- bracelet
- ice skating
- crow
- snowmobile
- unruly child
- child driving a truck
- close up of eyes
- close up of lips
- close up of mouth
Snow Day Cast
Chevy Chase leads the cast, with Schuyler Fisk. Directed by Chris Koch.
- Director Chris Koch
More from Chris Koch
One more film directed by Chris Koch: A Guy Thing.
Snow Day Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Snow Day 34 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.2/10.
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IMDb 5.2 /10
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Metacritic 34 Metascore
User score 6.3
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TMDB 51% User score
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Snow Day Plot Summary
What happens in Snow Day from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The movie begins with a whimsical discussion on how snow forms, emphasizing that a snow day is not merely a school closure, but a magical occasion. We are introduced to Tom Brandston, portrayed by Chevy Chase, a local weatherman who is reluctantly forced to don a Hawaiian shirt to promote an upcoming warm front. Frustration brews as Tom is stuck in a job that relies on gimmicky stunts to boost the station’s dismal ratings.
Full summary
The whole story of Snow Day, scene by scene
Snow Day Box Office & Budget
Snow Day grossed $62.5 million worldwide on a $13 million budget, 4.8 times what it cost. $60 million came from the US and Canada and $2.4 million (4%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$62.5M
4.8× its budget
- US & Canada
- $60M
- International
- $2.4M
- Budget
- $13M
Snow Day Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Snow Day.
How Well Do You Know Snow Day?
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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Who portrays the weatherman Tom Brandston?
Cars in Snow Day
6 cars on screen, including the 1971 Oshkosh P-Series and the 1983 Ford Econoline.
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1999 Ford Mustang Minor role -
1996 Ford Taurus Minor role
Snow Day Also Known As
18 alternative titles, including “Τρελές Πλάκες στο Χιόνι” and “下雪的日子”.
- Also known as
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- Τρελές Πλάκες στο Χιόνι
- 下雪的日子
- 白雪奇迹
- 雪地假期
- Schneefrei
- La fiesta de la nieve
- Jour blanc
- Hóból is megárt a sok
- Снежен ден
- Снігопад
- Kar Tatili
- Sněhová kalamita
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- Día de pinta
- Quebrando o Gelo
- Snježni dan
- 스노우 데이
- Снежный день
- Dzień bałwana
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Movies Like Snow Day
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Snow Day, Snowmen and Snowtime!.
Snow Day FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Snow Day, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Snow Day?
Snow Day runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
When was Snow Day released?
Snow Day was released on February 11, 2000.
Who directed Snow Day?
Snow Day was directed by Chris Koch.
More films by Chris Koch Who is in the cast of Snow Day?
Snow Day stars Chevy Chase and Schuyler Fisk.
How much did Snow Day make at the box office?
Snow Day grossed $62.5 million worldwide ($60 million domestic, $2.4 million international) on a budget of $13 million.
How is Snow Day rated?
Snow Day has 5.2/10 on IMDb, 34 on Metacritic and 51% on TMDB.
Does Snow Day have a post-credit scene?
No. Snow Day has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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