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Society of the Snow

2023 · Movie · R · 143 min · ★ 8.0 · 81% critics

DramaHistory

Based on true events, this survival drama follows the aftermath of a plane crash deep in the Andes. Stranded in brutal cold with little hope of rescue, a group of survivors must rely on endurance, teamwork, and sheer will to stay alive.

Based on Society of Snow

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Details
Original title
La sociedad de la nieve
Years
2023
Release date
2023-12-15
Language
Spanish
Rated
R
Runtime
143 min
Max quality
UHD
Critic score
81/100
TMDB rating
8.0/10 (3,503 votes)
About

If gripping true-story survival dramas like Thirteen Lives work for you, this delivers a harsher, more emotional ordeal; Not for you if you dislike distressing situations, relentless cold-weather tension, or long, heavy movies.

Pros: intense survival story; powerful emotions; striking mountain setting | Cons: long runtime; very bleak tone; limited character focus

Themes

  • rescue
  • friendship
  • based on novel or book
  • prayer
  • 1970s
  • brotherhood
  • based on true story
  • rugby
  • uruguay
  • struggle for survival
  • mountain climbing
  • inspiring
  • +7 more

Awards & recognition

  • Goya AwardBest Film · 2024
  • Academy AwardBest International Feature Film · 2024 · nominated
  • International Submission to the Academy Awards · 2024 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by J. A. Bayona