Snowpiercer
설국열차
“Fight your way to the front.”
Synopsis
In a future where a failed global-warming experiment kills off most life on the planet, a class system evolves aboard the Snowpiercer; a train that travels around the globe via a perpetual-motion engine.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-04-21
Top Cast
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Chris Evans
Curtis
Song Kang-ho
Namgoong Minsu
Ed Harris
Wilford
John Hurt
Gilliam
Tilda Swinton
Mason
Jamie Bell
Edgar
Octavia Spencer
Tanya
Ewen Bremner
Andrew
Ko Asung
Yona
Alison Pill
Teacher
Luke Pasqualino
Grey
Vlad Ivanov
Franco The Elder
Adnan Hasković
Franco The Younger
Emma Levie
Claude
Steve Park
Fuyu
Clark Middleton
Painter
Marcanthonee Reis
Tim
Paul Lazar
Paul
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 27, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 21, 2014
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$39.2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$86.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.21x
+$47.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bong Joon Ho
- Screenplay & Story
- Bong Joon Ho, Kelly Masterson
- Original Score
- Marco Beltrami
- Original Title
- 설국열차
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Japanese, Korean
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Production Budget
- $39.2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $86.8M
- Production Studios
- Opus Pictures, Moho Film, CJ Entertainment, Union Investment Partners
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bong Joon Ho
Bong Joon Ho, Kelly Masterson, Jean-Marc Rochette, Jacques Lob, Benjamin Legrand
Marco Beltrami
Hong Kyung-pyo
Steve M. Choe, Kim Chang-ju
Jeong Tae-sung, Steven Nam, Jeong Won-jo, Park Chan-wook, Lee Tae-hun
Department Leadership Roster
Bong Joon Ho
Director
Jeong Tae-sung
Producer
Bong Joon Ho
Screenplay
Steven Nam
Producer
Ondřej Nekvasil
Production Design
Marco Beltrami
Original Music Composer
Steve M. Choe
Editor
Hong Kyung-pyo
Director of Photography
Kelly Masterson
Screenplay
Catherine George
Costume Design
Jeong Won-jo
Producer
Kim Chang-ju
Editor
Julian Spencer
Stunt Coordinator
Pavel Cajzl
Stunt Coordinator
Uel Hormann
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Snowpiercer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Snowpiercer about?
In a future where a failed global-warming experiment kills off most life on the planet, a class system evolves aboard the Snowpiercer; a train that travels around the globe via a perpetual-motion engine.
Who directed Snowpiercer?
Snowpiercer was directed by Bong Joon Ho.
Who stars in Snowpiercer?
The principal cast of Snowpiercer includes Chris Evans, Song Kang-ho, Ed Harris, John Hurt, Tilda Swinton.
When was Snowpiercer released and how long is it?
Snowpiercer was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 2h 7m.
What was the box office and production budget of Snowpiercer?
Snowpiercer had a reported production budget of $39.2M and grossed $86.8M at the worldwide box office (2.21 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Snowpiercer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Snowpiercer was composed by Marco Beltrami.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Snowpiercer?
Snowpiercer holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).