Is The Snowman appropriate for children?

# The Snowman - Parental Guide This R-rated thriller follows a detective investigating a woman's disappearance linked to a creepy snowman. It contains strong violence, graphic content, and disturbing imagery that will frighten children. The frequent profanity and mature themes make this unsuitable for viewers under 17 without parental consent.

What age is The Snowman suitable for?

Our verdict for The Snowman is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is The Snowman safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

🗣️

Language / Profanity

Strong

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Sexual Content

Moderate

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Horror / Scary

Strong

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2017

Rating

Genre

Crime, Thriller, Mystery, Horror

Synopsis

Detective Harry Hole investigates the disappearance of a woman whose pink scarf is found wrapped around an ominous looking snowman.

Cast

Michael Fassbender

Harry Hole

Rebecca Ferguson

Katrine Bratt

Charlotte Gainsbourg

Rakel

Jonas Karlsson

Mathias

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to watch

🎬 Find on Amazon

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Not recommended

Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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