Society of the Snow
Based on a remarkable true story.
Directed by J. A. Bayona
Produced by El Arriero Films, Misión de Audaces Films
A harrowing yet humanizing account of survival, faith, and brotherhood forged in the Andes after a catastrophic plane crash.
On October 13, 1972, Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571, chartered to take a rugby team to Chile, crashes into a glacier in the heart of the Andes.
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Questions people ask
Is Society of the Snow sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.
Does Society of the Snow end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.
Is Society of the Snow violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Society of the Snow easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Society of the Snow scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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There is almost nothing else like this.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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Like Society of the Snow
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Society of the Snow
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Society of the Snow, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Society of the Snow, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Society of the Snow, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
