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8.2
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rated 10

It has everything an xmas story needs, plus wonderful music. Melancholy and childhood happiness/sadness. It's something I need to hear and see on christmas eve.

2 years ago
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Cast & Crew

Dianne Jackson
Director
David Bowie
As Older James (re-released version) (uncredited)
Bernard Cribbins
As Narrator (Alternate Version) (uncredited)
Mel Smith
As Father Christmas - 20th Anniversary version (voice) (uncredited)
Raymond Briggs
As Older James / Narrator (uncredited)
Howard Blake
Composer

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What is The Snowman about? Toggle content

In the heart of winter, a young boy named James creates a snowman that comes to life at midnight, taking him on a magical adventure to the North Pole to meet Santa Claus. With no words needed, this enchanting animation brings to life the timeless story of friendship and wonder.

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You can stream The Snowman on: Fandango at Home Pluto TV

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The Snowman include Asterix Versus Caesar, Alice Through the Looking Glass, The Wind in the Willows, Care Bears Movie II: A New Generation, The Fox and the Hound, The Great Mouse Detective.

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The Snowman was released in theaters on December 15, 1984.