Snow Falling on Cedars
“First loves last forever.”
In the 1950s, a Japanese-American fisherman is suspected of killing his neighbour at sea. For Ishmael, a local reporter, the trial strikes a deep emotional chord when he finds his ex-lover is linked to the case. As he investigates the killing, he uncovers some startling clues that lead him to a shocking discovery.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, FOD |
About Snow Falling on Cedars
Snow Falling on Cedars is a 1999 English-language drama and romance film directed by Scott Hicks. The cast is led by Ethan Hawke, Youki Kudoh, Reeve Carney. It has a runtime of 2h 7m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Snow Falling on Cedars was produced by Universal Pictures and The Kennedy/Marshall Company and made in United States of America. It was released on December 22, 1999, and carries a PG-13 certification.
- Director
- Scott Hicks
- Writers
- Scott Hicks, Ronald Bass
- Release date
- December 22, 1999
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $35 million
- Production
- Universal Pictures, The Kennedy/Marshall Company
Snow Falling on Cedars cast & crew
Snow Falling on Cedars was directed by Scott Hicks and written by Scott Hicks and Ronald Bass.
The cast features Ethan Hawke as Ishmael Chambers, Youki Kudoh as Hatsue Miyamoto, Reeve Carney as Young Ishmael Chambers, Anne Suzuki as Young Hatsue Imada, Rick Yune as Kazuo Miyamoto, and Max von Sydow as Nels Gudmundsson.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by James Newton Howard, cinematography is by Robert Richardson, and it was produced by Ronald Bass and Harry J. Ufland.
Is Snow Falling on Cedars worth watching?
Snow Falling on Cedars holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 150 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 7m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and romance, Snow Falling on Cedars is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Snow Falling on Cedars
Ethan Hawke
Ishmael Chambers
Youki Kudoh
Hatsue Miyamoto
Reeve Carney
Young Ishmael Chambers
Anne Suzuki
Young Hatsue Imada
Rick Yune
Kazuo Miyamoto
Max von Sydow
Nels Gudmundsson
James Rebhorn
Alvin Hooks
James Cromwell
Judge Fielding
Richard Jenkins
Sheriff Art Moran
Arija Bareikis
Susan Marie Heine
Eric Thal
Carl Heine Jr.
Celia Weston
Etta Heine
Snow Falling on Cedars — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Snow Falling on Cedars in United States?
Snow Falling on Cedars is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Snow Falling on Cedars in?
Snow Falling on Cedars is originally in English, with audio tracks including German, Japanese, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Snow Falling on Cedars?
Snow Falling on Cedars runs 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).
▸What is Snow Falling on Cedars rated?
Snow Falling on Cedars is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 150 ratings.
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