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Snowmen (2011): Ratings, Box Office & Plot

Snowmen (2011) movie poster

Snowmen is a 2011 family film directed by Robert Kirbyson. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes and earned $54,805 worldwide. Critics gave it 63% on Rotten Tomatoes and 39 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.0/10.

IMDb rating
6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes
63%
worldwide gross
$54.8K
Metascore
39
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Snowmen (2011) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 26m (86 min)
Director
Robert Kirbyson
Genre
Family
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Snowmen About?

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

When winter arrives, a lively young boy and his friends set out on an exciting adventure to break records with impressive snowman creations. Through challenging stunts and playful competition, they push their boundaries and learn the importance of teamwork and lasting friendships.

Snowmen Themes & Keywords

· 31 tags
  • child in jeopardy
  • bully
  • snow
  • coming of age
  • boy
  • brought back to life
  • tearjerker
  • caretaker
  • cemetery
  • bald child
  • child cancer
  • used car salesman
+19 more
  • jamaican
  • frozen lake
  • frozen body
  • tv news
  • drowning
  • bloody nose
  • boyhood friends
  • snot dripping from nose
  • snowball
  • school
  • ice skating
  • father son relationship
  • hospital
  • dead body
  • sick child
  • saving a life
  • one word title
  • title spoken by character
  • surprise ending
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Crew

The Director of Snowmen

Directed by Robert Kirbyson.

From the director

More from Robert Kirbyson

More films directed by Robert Kirbyson: Boone: The Bounty Hunter, In-Lawfully Yours, Red Line and Ctrl Z.

Full filmography
Ratings

Snowmen Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Snowmen 63% on Rotten Tomatoes and 39 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.0/10.

Plot

Snowmen Plot Summary

What happens in Snowmen 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

Billy Kirkland, portrayed by Bobby Coleman, is a spirited 10-year-old boy battling cancer, who believes his time is extremely limited. He is accompanied by two unique friends, Lucas Lamb, played by Christian Martyn, and Howard Garvey, interpreted by Bobb’e J. Thompson. Together, they navigate the complexities of childhood, all while yearning to leave an unforgettable mark on the world around them. Determined to achieve some form of legacy, the trio devises a plan to gain fame, but they are met with various obstacles, including the relentless neighborhood bullies who threaten their aspirations.

Full summary

The whole story of Snowmen, scene by scene

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Box office

Snowmen Box Office

Snowmen grossed $54,805 worldwide.

2011 box office

Worldwide gross

$54.8K

US & Canada
$54.8K
Videos

Snowmen Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Snowmen.

SNOWMEN - Official Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Snowmen?

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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What is the name of the 10-year-old boy at the heart of the story?

Details

Snowmen Also Known As

10 alternative titles, including “A História do Boneco de Neve” and “O Sentido da Vida”.

Also known as
  • A História do Boneco de Neve
  • O Sentido da Vida
  • Hombres de nieve
  • Billy und die Schneemänner
  • Снеговики
  • Il Guinness dei pupazzi di neve
  • Сніговики
  • Снежен човек
  • Desafio na Neve
  • Bałwany

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FAQ

Snowmen FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Snowmen?

Snowmen runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

When was Snowmen released?

Snowmen was released on October 21, 2011.

Who directed Snowmen?

Snowmen was directed by Robert Kirbyson.

More films by Robert Kirbyson

How much did Snowmen make at the box office?

Snowmen grossed $54,805 worldwide.

How is Snowmen rated?

Snowmen has 6.0/10 on IMDb, 63% on Rotten Tomatoes, 39 on Metacritic and 58% on TMDB.

Does Snowmen have a post-credit scene?

No. Snowmen has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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