Once Upon a Snowman

"Every snowman starts somewhere."

2020 0h 7m EN

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6.9

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★6.9TMDB · 578

AdventureAnimationComedyFamilyFantasy

Synopsis

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The previously untold origins of Olaf, the innocent and insightful, summer-loving snowman are revealed as we follow Olaf’s first steps as he comes to life and searches for his identity in the snowy mountains outside Arendelle.

“Every snowman starts somewhere.”

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Cast

Josh Gad
Olaf (voice)
Chris Williams
Oaken (voice)
Idina Menzel
Elsa (voice) (archive sound)
Kristen Bell
Anna (voice) (archive sound)
Jonathan Groff
Kristoff (voice) (archive sound)
Livvy Stubenrauch
Young Anna (voice) (archive sound)
Eva Bella
Young Elsa (voice) (archive sound)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Trent Correy
Writers: Seth Boyden, Carrie Liao
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 7-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 6 years ago.

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Christophe Beck. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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

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6 / 8

CAST

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Josh Gad and Chris Williams and Idina Menzel carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Marketing tagline: "Every snowman starts somewhere.".

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt13061790 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Trent Correy directs. Christophe Beck scores. Jeff Draheim cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 7-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 6 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Original score by Christophe Beck. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Jeff Draheim shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Josh Gad and Chris Williams and Idina Menzel carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "Every snowman starts somewhere.".
8IMDB entry: tt13061790 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.