The Snowman
Synopsis
A young boy makes a snowman one Christmas Eve, which comes to life at midnight and takes him on a magical adventure to the North Pole to meet Santa Claus.
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The Snowman ( 1982 )
Type: Clip • Published 2020-07-23
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 21, 1989
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dianne Jackson
- Screenplay & Story
- Dianne Jackson, Hilary Audus, Joanna Fryer, Raymond Briggs, Howard Blake
- Original Score
- Howard Blake
- Original Title
- The Snowman
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 25m
- Production Studios
- TVC London, Snowman Enterprises
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dianne Jackson
Dianne Jackson, Hilary Audus, Joanna Fryer, Raymond Briggs, Howard Blake
Howard Blake
John Cary
John Coates, Iain Harvey
Department Leadership Roster
Dianne Jackson
Director
Howard Blake
Original Music Composer
John Coates
Producer
John Cary
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Snowman
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What is The Snowman about?
A young boy makes a snowman one Christmas Eve, which comes to life at midnight and takes him on a magical adventure to the North Pole to meet Santa Claus.
Who directed The Snowman?
The Snowman was directed by Dianne Jackson.
Who stars in The Snowman?
The principal cast of The Snowman includes Raymond Briggs.
When was The Snowman released and how long is it?
The Snowman was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Snowman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Snowman was composed by Howard Blake.
Is The Snowman based on a book or true story?
The Snowman is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Raymond Briggs".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Snowman?
The Snowman holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).