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Snow

2004 1h 30m EN
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6.4
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β˜…7.0TMDB Β· 30β˜…6.4IMDB Β· 2,183
ComedyFamilyFantasyTV Movie
Synopsis
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Nick Snowden is reluctantly taking over the family business and with only three days before the big night, one of Nick's younger reindeer is stolen from the North Pole and taken to a zoo.

β€œSome stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Credits

Behind the camera

Director
Alex Zamm
Writers
Rich Burns
Languages
English

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly β€” the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 22 years ago.

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CINEMA

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Part of the "Snow Collection" β€” so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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ERA

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Lean credit list β€” fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Alex Zamm, shot by Jim Westenbrink. Note their partnership β€” DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by David Lawrence. Worth a dedicated listen after β€” most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Jimmy Hill shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Tom Cavanagh and Ashley Williams and Patrick Fabian carry the top of the cast.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Alex Zamm directs. Jim Westenbrink behind the camera. David Lawrence scores. Jimmy Hill cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 190 minutes exactly β€” the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
  • 2Released 22 years ago.
  • 3Part of the "Snow Collection" β€” so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
  • 4Lean credit list β€” fewer than 30 people officially credited.
  • 5Directed by Alex Zamm, shot by Jim Westenbrink. Note their partnership β€” DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 6Original score by David Lawrence. Worth a dedicated listen after β€” most great films lose half their impact without the score.
  • 7Editor Jimmy Hill shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 8Tom Cavanagh and Ashley Williams and Patrick Fabian carry the top of the cast.
  • 9IMDB entry: tt0425468 β€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
  • 10Only 30 TMDB ratings β€” you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography
Jim Westenbrink
Original score
David Lawrence
Editing
Jimmy Hill
Runtime
90 min Β· 1h 30m
Aspect ratio (typical)
1.37:1 (Academy)
Status
Released
Original language
EN
Certification (US)
PG
IMDB rating
6.4/10 Β· 2,183 votes

Part of

Snow Collection

Set in San Ernesto, California with only three days before Christmas, Nick Snowden needs to rescue a young reindeer from a zoo.

Also by

Alex Zamm

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Key crew

  • VFX Production CoordinatorRebecca Adams
  • Executive ProducerPhil Kruener
  • Executive ProducerMyra Morris
  • ProducerKevin Lafferty
  • EditorJimmy Hill

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

  • holiday
  • santa claus
  • zoo
  • reindeer
  • christmas

Release history Β· US

When it landed

  • TV2004-12-13PGΒ· ABC Family

Also known as

International titles

  • Ein Rentier rettet WeihnachtenDE
  • Oh du FrΓΆhliche... Rentier Buddy rettet WeihnachtenDE

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