Snow White and the Huntsman (2012)
A dark queen's quest for immortality forces a princess into a gritty, suspenseful escape through an epic fantasy world.
After the Evil Queen marries the King, she performs a violent coup in which the King is murdered and his daughter, Snow White, is taken captive. Almost a decade later, a grown Snow White is still in the clutches of the Queen. In order to obtain immortality, The Evil Queen needs the heart of Snow White. After Snow escapes the castle, the Queen sends the Huntsman to find her in the Dark Forest.
How intense is Snow White and the Huntsman?
Snow White and the Huntsman is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What Snow White and the Huntsman feels like
- Tone
- darkly comicepicgrittysuspenseful
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Snow White and the Huntsman
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Snow White and the Huntsman for you?
Is Snow White and the Huntsman scary?
Only a little. Snow White and the Huntsman has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Snow White and the Huntsman gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Snow White and the Huntsman sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Snow White and the Huntsman OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Snow White and the Huntsman?
Snow White and the Huntsman runs 2h 7m.
Where can I stream Snow White and the Huntsman?
Snow White and the Huntsman is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Snow White and the Huntsman have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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