Society of the Snow (2023)

Kernel Score: 90% · 3,433 ratings · Rated R

Genres: Drama, History

Released: 2023-12-15

Runtime: 143 minutes

Is Society of the Snow worth watching?

Must-watch. The true story of a rugby team stranded in the Andes after a plane crash. It is harrowing, humane and beautifully shot, and focuses on the people rather than shock. Subtitled, and hard to watch at times.

Watch it if you

  • like survival stories based on real events
  • can handle a harrowing, emotional film
  • don't mind subtitles

Skip it if you

  • are sensitive to death and distressing scenes
  • want light viewing

Best for: Serious night in

Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.

Where to watch Society of the Snow

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

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.

Society of the Snow parents' guide: ages 13+

Parents need to know that Society of the Snow is an intense true-story survival drama depicting a plane crash and cannibalism among stranded survivors.

  • Violence & scariness: Strong — Depicts a plane crash and the struggle for survival, including cannibalism among stranded passengers.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

Movies like Society of the Snow

If you liked Society of the Snow, these are the movies we'd watch next.

  • The Impossible (2012) — 82%: Survival drama about a family surviving a disaster.
  • 127 Hours (2010) — 80%: Real-life survival story of one man's endurance.
  • Apocalypto (2006) — 88%: Intense chase film of a man fighting to survive.
  • The Platform (2019) — 77%: Grim story of survival and class.
  • A Monster Calls (2016) — 82%: The director's other film, about grief and healing.
  • The Orphanage (2007) — 82%: Emotional thriller from a Spanish director, with a haunting ending.

Director

J. A. Bayona

Cast

  • Enzo Vogrincic as Numa Turcatti
  • Agustín Pardella as Fernando "Nando" Parrado
  • Matías Recalt as Roberto Canessa
  • Esteban Bigliardi as Javier Methol
  • Diego Vegezzi as Marcelo Pérez del Castillo
  • Fernando Contigiani García as Arturo Nogueira
  • Esteban Kukuriczka as Adolfo "Fito" Strauch
  • Francisco Romero as Daniel Fernández Strauch
  • Rafael Federman as Eduardo Strauch
  • Valentino Alonso as Alfredo "Pancho" Delgado

Society of the Snow FAQ

Is Society of the Snow worth watching?

Must-watch. The true story of a rugby team stranded in the Andes after a plane crash. It is harrowing, humane and beautifully shot, and focuses on the people rather than shock. Subtitled, and hard to watch at times.

Where can I watch Society of the Snow?

In the US you can stream Society of the Snow on Netflix.

Is Society of the Snow OK for kids?

Society of the Snow is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 13+. Parents need to know that Society of the Snow is an intense true-story survival drama depicting a plane crash and cannibalism among stranded survivors.

What movies are like Society of the Snow?

If you liked Society of the Snow, try The Impossible, 127 Hours, Apocalypto and The Platform.