Smilla's Sense of Snow

Smilla's Sense of Snow (1997)

  • 52% of critics liked it
    (33 reviews)

  • 57% of users liked it
    (4,989 ratings)

Julia Ormond stars as Copenhagen resident Smilla Jasperson, a reclusive, half-Inuit scientist who befriends a neglected Inuit boy who lives in her building. Arriving home from work one day, Smilla is mortified to learn that the boy has died in a fall from the building's roof. Suspicious because… More

R,
Directed By
Written By
Ann Biderman
Genres
Drama, Art House & International, Mystery & Suspense
In Theaters
Feb 28, 1997 Wide

Critic Reviews

  • Cole Smithey, ColeSmithey.com

    Bad title, good movie.

  • Rob Thomas, Capital Times (Madison, WI)

    An atmospheric and enjoyably preposterous mystery.

  • Carol Cling, Las Vegas Review-Journal

    Fascinating setting and strong performances make up for the far-fetched plotting.

  • Michael Dequina, TheMovieReport.com

    A truly outlandish twist that would be more at home in a no-brainer Hollywood action film than in what purports to be an intelligent adult thriller.

  • Jon Niccum, Lawrence Journal-World

    Odd, atmospheric thriller that completely falls apart in the finale

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Anthony L


    Smilla's Sense of Snow has an eerie yet hypnotic style to it that really caught me by surprise. This is a mysterious film, based on a bestseller that I confess, I?ve not read, so can't comment on as an adaptation but I can recommend this to anyone who likes their films to… More

  • Bruce B


    The Best Movie I have seen for the Month of March, ranks as an all time high. Smilla is a star. The suspense will keep you on the edge of your chair. I can't believe that this film didn't get more awards, its a sleeper. Other then the Berlin International Film Festival I… More

  • Bill C


    If it bothers you when you like a song and don’t know all the words to, this is not a movie for you. If you don’t mind humming your way through the verses to get to the refrain you’ll probably like this movie. I love this movie even with its abrupt transitions and so-so plot. Personal… More

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