Society of the Snow (2023)
Society of the Snow is streaming in the US on Netflix.
The verdict
Society of the Snow has pulled the kind of numbers most Spanish films never see. It holds an 8.0/10 on TMDB from 3,632 ratings, well above the typical run of new releases. It runs a manageable 143 minutes. In the US you can stream it on Netflix.
Should you spend 2h 23m on it?
2h 23m of Spanish drama with history threaded through, adults only. Long enough that it wants your full attention rather than a second screen.
- Why
- It rates 8.0/10 on 3,632 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you want plot momentum over character work
- Best for
- A solo watch or an evening with adults
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 23m |
| Watch with family? | R · Adults only |
| Genre | Drama / History |
| Language | Spanish |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
J. A. Bayona
Cast
Where to watch in the US
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of Sep 22, 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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