Movie

Smilla's Sense of Snow

“Some Tracks Should Never Be Uncovered.”

★ 6.3(266)19972h 1m

Smilla's Sense of Snow isn't available to stream, rent or buy in Canada right now. Availability changes often, so check back soon. Availability checked 24 July 2026.

Where to watch Smilla's Sense of Snow

🇨🇦 Canada

No streaming, rental or purchase options are listed in Canada right now. Availability changes often — try switching your region in the header.

Streaming in other regions

🇦🇹 AT🇨🇭 CH🇩🇪 DE🇫🇷 FR🇱🇮 LI🇱🇺 LU

Good to know

Director: Bille August
Release date: 1997-02-28
Runtime: 2h 1m
Language: Inuktitut
Box office: $2,372,903
Budget: $35,000,000
Status: Released
Country: Germany
Studio: Bavaria Film

Smilla's Sense of Snow — trailer

About Smilla's Sense of Snow

Smilla's Sense of Snow is a 1997 movie in the Drama and Thriller genres, directed by Bille August, starring Julia Ormond, Gabriel Byrne and Richard Harris. It has a runtime of 2 hours 1 minute. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 266 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Smilla's Sense of Snow in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Smilla Jaspersen attempts to understand the death of a small boy who falls from the roof of her apartment building. Suspecting wrongdoing, Smilla uncovers a trail of clues leading towards a secretive corporation that has made several mysterious expeditions to Greenland.

Cast

Julia Ormond

Smilla Jasperson

Gabriel Byrne

The Mechanic

Richard Harris

Dr. Andreas Tork

Jim Broadbent

Dr. Lagermann

Tom Wilkinson

Prof. Loyen

Robert Loggia

Moritz Jasperson

Vanessa Redgrave

Elsa Lübing

Bob Peck

Ravn

David Hayman

Telling

Peter Capaldi

Birgo Lander

Mario Adorf

Capt. Sigmund Lukas

Erik Holmey

Hansen

Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookcopenhagen, denmarkinuitcometarctic polar circle regionconspiracysnowmurder investigationnordic noirtense

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Smilla's Sense of Snow in Canada?+

Smilla's Sense of Snow is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Smilla's Sense of Snow on Netflix?+

Smilla's Sense of Snow is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Smilla's Sense of Snow?+

Smilla's Sense of Snow has a runtime of 2 hours 1 minute (121 minutes).

Who stars in Smilla's Sense of Snow?+

Smilla's Sense of Snow stars Julia Ormond, Gabriel Byrne, Richard Harris, Jim Broadbent and Tom Wilkinson.

When did Smilla's Sense of Snow come out?+

Smilla's Sense of Snow is a 1997 movie directed by Bille August.

What genre is Smilla's Sense of Snow?+

Smilla's Sense of Snow is Drama and Thriller film.

Who directed Smilla's Sense of Snow?+

Smilla's Sense of Snow was directed by Bille August.