Society of the Snow (2023)
Survivors of a horrific plane crash in the Andes endure unimaginable bleakness with earnest, gritty determination.
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.
How intense is Society of the Snow?
Society of the Snow is mildly scary, with graphic gore and some violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Society of the Snow feels like
- Tone
- grittybleaksuspensefulearnestepic
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
- True story
- Yes, based on true events.
Where to stream Society of the Snow
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 14, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Society of the Snow for you?
Is Society of the Snow scary?
Only a little. Society of the Snow has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Society of the Snow gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Society of the Snow sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Society of the Snow OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is Society of the Snow?
Society of the Snow runs 2h 23m.
Where can I stream Society of the Snow?
Society of the Snow is streaming on Netflix.
Does Society of the Snow have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
Cast and crew
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