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Snowpiercer (2013)

Korean · Action / Science Fiction · 127 min · 15
★ 6.9 Solid 10,682 ratings
▸ Worth a watch
Released 1 Aug 2013 2013
Page updated 2026-09-20

Snowpiercer is streaming in South Korea on Netflix, Watcha, TVING.

The verdict

Snowpiercer earns its keep as a steady Korean film that knows its audience. It holds a 6.9/10 on TMDB from 10,682 ratings, right around average territory. It runs a manageable 127 minutes. In South Korea you can stream it on Netflix, Watcha, TVING.

Should you spend 2h 7m on it?

2h 7m of Korean action, leaning science fiction, not one for younger kids. That score holds across 10,682 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.

Why
6.9/10 over 10,682 ratings — solidly liked rather than loved, and the number isn't going to move.
Skip if
you want a slower, character-led story
Best for
An ordinary evening in

Story

In a future where a failed global-warming experiment kills off most life on the planet, a class system evolves aboard the Snowpiercer; a train that travels around the globe via a perpetual-motion engine.

Good to know

Runtime2h 7m
Watch with family?15 · Older kids & up
GenreAction / Science Fiction
LanguageKorean
Best screenStream at home

Director

Bong Joon Ho

Cast

Chris Evans
Chris Evans
Curtis
Song Kang-ho
Song Kang-ho
Namgoong Minsu
Ed Harris
Ed Harris
Wilford
John Hurt
John Hurt
Gilliam
Tilda Swinton
Tilda Swinton
Mason
Jamie Bell
Jamie Bell
Edgar

Where to watch in South Korea

NetflixWatchaTVING

Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.

Rent or buy
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Availability as of 2026-09-20 — platforms may change over time.

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Trailer

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Frequently asked

Is Snowpiercer worth watching?
Worth a watch. It rates 6.9/10 on audience ratings. 2h 7m of Korean action, leaning science fiction, not one for younger kids. That score holds across 10,682 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
Where can I watch Snowpiercer?
You can stream Snowpiercer in South Korea on Netflix, Watcha, TVING.
When is Snowpiercer coming to streaming?
Snowpiercer is already streaming in South Korea on Netflix, Watcha, TVING.
Is Snowpiercer family friendly?
Snowpiercer is rated 15. Fine for older kids with guidance.
What language is Snowpiercer in?
Snowpiercer is a Korean film (Action / Science Fiction).
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