The Man from Snowy River

The Man from Snowy River

The story of a boy suddenly alone in the world. The men who challenge him. And the girl who helps him become a man.

Directed by George T. Miller

Produced by Cambridge Productions, Michael Edgley International

1982104 min7.0 / 10

A coming-of-age adventure set in 19th-century Australia that follows a young man's journey from grief and loss toward manhood, love, and redemption through horsemanship and connection.

Jim Craig has lived his first 18 years in the mountains of Australia on his father's farm. The death of his father forces him to go to the lowlands to earn enough money to get the farm back on its feet.

Questions people ask

  • Does The Man from Snowy River end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 85% of films.

  • Is The Man from Snowy River scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is The Man from Snowy River easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.

  • Is The Man from Snowy River sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Is The Man from Snowy River violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

61/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity79

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise38

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love70

How much audiences actually like it

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Like The Man from Snowy River

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Like The Man from Snowy River, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Man from Snowy River, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Man from Snowy River, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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