---
title: "Snow Cat"
year: 1998
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/snow-cat-1998"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 494316
imdb_id: "tt0227512"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 23
community_rating: 9.0
vote_count: 1
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Snow Cat (1998) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/snow-cat-1998

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Snow Cat is a 1998 animated short film classified under the animation and family genres. The production, which has a runtime of 23 minutes, features a narrative structure centered on a grandmother who recounts a story to her young grandchild. The plot details the experiences of a lonely girl and her encounter with a magical cat. The film is based on a short story written by Dayal Kaur Khalsa and was adapted for the screen by Tim Wynne-Jones, who is a two-time recipient of the Governor General's award. The narration for the short is provided by Maureen Stapleton, an actress recognized for winning Oscar, Emmy, and Tony awards. The film was released in Canada on January 1, 1998, and carries a G rating. This animated work focuses on the emotional connection between the characters and the fantastical elements of the central tale. The project serves as an adaptation of existing literary material, bringing the story of the girl and the cat to an animated format for viewers.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | NFB | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Sheldon Cohen
- **Networks / Studios**: ONF | NFB

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Maureen Stapleton** as *Grandma (voice)*
- **Chelsea Cohen** as *Voice of Granddaughter (voice)*
- **Claudia-Laurie Corbeil** as *(voice)*
- **Louisette Dussault** as *(voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Snow Cat online?
Snow Cat is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Snow Cat worth watching?
Snow Cat holds a community rating of 9.0/10 based on 1 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Animation, Family for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Snow Cat and when was it released?
Snow Cat is a feature film with a runtime of 23 minutes. It was released in 1998. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Snow Cat?
Snow Cat was directed by Sheldon Cohen.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Snow Cat — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/494316)
- [Snow Cat (1998)](https://www.themoviedb.org/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*