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Snow White and the Huntsman (2012): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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Snow White and the Huntsman is a 2012 action drama directed by Rupert Sanders, starring Kristen Stewart, Charlize Theron and Chris Hemsworth. It runs 2 hours 7 minutes and earned $396.6 million worldwide on a $170 million budget. It was nominated for 2 Oscars. Critics gave it 48% on Rotten Tomatoes and 57 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.

IMDb rating
6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes
48%
worldwide gross
$396.6M
award nominations
3
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Snow White and the Huntsman (2012) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 7m (127 min)
Director
Rupert Sanders
Genres
Action , Adventure , Drama , Fantasy
Original language
English
Budget
$170M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Snow White and the Huntsman About?

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

A ruthless queen's reign is threatened when Snow White escapes, seeking refuge in the forest. She finds unexpected protection from a seasoned Huntsman, who is tasked with finding her. As Snow White learns to embrace her inner strength and courage, an unlikely alliance forms between them, forging an unbreakable bond as they face the dark forces determined to destroy her.

Snow White and the Huntsman Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • snow white
  • queen
  • magic
  • fairy tale
  • horse
  • evil queen
  • mirror
  • immortality
  • forest
  • female warrior
  • archer
  • battering ram
+38 more
  • poisoned
  • shot with an arrow
  • hanging upside down
  • drop of blood
  • apple
  • based on fairy tale
  • ravenna character
  • snow white character
  • the huntsman character
  • heroine
  • good versus evil
  • villainess
  • evil woman
  • character names as title
  • magical mirror
  • knee high boots
  • sex scene
  • gust of wind
  • female protagonist
  • wilhelm scream
  • pursuit
  • hallucination
  • sword and sorcery fantasy
  • supernatural drama
  • orphaned girl
  • wasteland
  • human hunts a human
  • wife murders her husband
  • woman undresses
  • husband wife relationship
  • hunter and the hunted
  • demon
  • dragon
  • rape
  • dog
  • bird
  • deer
  • barefoot
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Cast & crew

Snow White and the Huntsman Cast

Kristen Stewart leads the cast, with Charlize Theron and Chris Hemsworth. Directed by Rupert Sanders.

From the director

More from Rupert Sanders

More films directed by Rupert Sanders, best-rated first: Ghost in the Shell, The Crow and Black Hole.

Full filmography
Ratings

Snow White and the Huntsman Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Snow White and the Huntsman 48% on Rotten Tomatoes and 57 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.

Plot

Snow White and the Huntsman Plot Summary

What happens in Snow White and the Huntsman 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

Snow White, played by Kristen Stewart, is the beloved Princess of Tabor, the daughter of the noble King Magnus and Queen Eleanor. Following the tragic death of his first wife, King Magnus marries the enchanting Ravenna, portrayed by Charlize Theron, whom he liberates from the menacing Dark Army, an onslaught led by ominous glass soldiers. However, unbeknownst to Magnus, Ravenna is a formidable sorceress and the true master of the Dark Army; she turns on her husband, murdering him on their wedding night upon realizing that he embodies everything she despises about men—those who manipulate and ultimately cast aside women’s beauty.

Full summary

The whole story of Snow White and the Huntsman, scene by scene

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Box office

Snow White and the Huntsman Box Office & Budget

Snow White and the Huntsman grossed $396.6 million worldwide on a $170 million budget, 2.3 times what it cost. $155.3 million came from the US and Canada and $241.3 million (61%) from the rest of the world.

2012 box office

Worldwide gross

$396.6M

2.3× its budget

US & Canada
$155.3M
International
$241.3M
Budget
$170M
US & Canada 39% Rest of the world 61%
Awards

Snow White and the Huntsman Awards & Nominations

Snow White and the Huntsman was nominated for 2 Oscars. The 3 nominations come from 2 ceremonies, the most at the Oscars 2013.

3 nominations2 ceremonies

  • Academy Awards (Oscars) logo
    Oscars 2013 2 nominations
    • Nominated Costume Design
    • Nominated Visual Effects
  • British Academy Film Awards logo
    BAFTA 2013 1 nomination
    • Nominated Best Costume Design
Videos

Snow White and the Huntsman Trailers & Videos

15 videos: 2 trailers and 13 clips.

All 15 videos
Trailer #1
  • Trailer Official Trailer
  • Clip Movie Clip - An Army of Glass
  • Clip Movie Clip - Mirror, Mirror On the Wall
  • Clip Movie Clip - You Would Kill Your Queen?
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Snow White and the Huntsman?

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 the actress playing Snow White?

Cars

Cars in Snow White and the Huntsman

5 cars on screen, including the 2003 Honda Pilot and the Nissan 350Z.

All 5 cars
  • 2003 Honda Pilot in Snow White and the Huntsman 2003 Honda Pilot Minor role
  • Nissan 350Z in Snow White and the Huntsman Nissan 350Z Minor role
  • 2002 Toyota Camry in Snow White and the Huntsman 2002 Toyota Camry Minor role
  • 2003 Infiniti FX in Snow White and the Huntsman 2003 Infiniti FX Background role
Details

Snow White and the Huntsman Also Known As

36 alternative titles, including “Blancanieves y la leyenda del cazador” and “The Huntsman: Snow White”.

Also known as
  • Blancanieves y la leyenda del cazador
  • The Huntsman: Snow White
  • Blanche-Neige & Le Chasseur
  • Snow White & The Huntsman
  • สโนว์ไวท์และพรานป่าในศึกมหัศจรรย์
  • A Branca de Neve e o Caçador
  • Biancaneve e il cacciatore
  • Blanche-Neige et le chasseur
  • Hófehér és a vadász
  • Królewna Śnieżka i Łowca
  • Pamuk Prenses ve Avcı
  • Белоснежка и охотник
+24 more
  • Sněhurka a lovec
  • שלגיה והצייד
  • Lumikki ja metsästäjä
  • 白雪公主与猎人
  • Snehulienka a lovec
  • Снежанка и ловецът
  • Bạch Tuyết và Gã Thợ Săn
  • สโนว์ไวท์ & พรานป่า ในศึกมหัศจรรย์
  • Η Χιονάτη Και Ο Κυνηγός
  • スノーホワイト
  • Albă ca Zăpada și Războinicul Vânător
  • 스노우 화이트 앤 더 헌츠맨
  • Branca de Neve e o Caçador
  • Білосніжка та мисливець
  • Blancanieves y el cazador
  • Snieguolė ir medžiotojas
  • Blancaneu i la llegenda del caçador
  • 公主與狩獵者
  • Снежана и ловац
  • Sniegbaltīte un mednieks
  • 白雪公主之魔幻復仇記
  • Sneguljčica in lovec, ფიფქია და მონადირე
  • بياض الثلج والصياد
  • Snjeguljica i lovac

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FAQ

Snow White and the Huntsman FAQ: Cast & Box Office

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

How long is Snow White and the Huntsman?

Snow White and the Huntsman runs 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).

When was Snow White and the Huntsman released?

Snow White and the Huntsman was released on June 1, 2012.

Who directed Snow White and the Huntsman?

Snow White and the Huntsman was directed by Rupert Sanders.

More films by Rupert Sanders

Who is in the cast of Snow White and the Huntsman?

Snow White and the Huntsman stars Kristen Stewart, Charlize Theron and Chris Hemsworth.

How much did Snow White and the Huntsman make at the box office?

Snow White and the Huntsman grossed $396.6 million worldwide ($155.3 million domestic, $241.3 million international) on a budget of $170 million.

How is Snow White and the Huntsman rated?

Snow White and the Huntsman has 6.1/10 on IMDb, 48% on Rotten Tomatoes, 57 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.

Was Snow White and the Huntsman nominated for any awards?

Snow White and the Huntsman received 3 nominations across 2 ceremonies.

Does Snow White and the Huntsman have a post-credit scene?

No. Snow White and the Huntsman has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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