---
title: "Snowtown"
year: 2011
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/snowtown-2011"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 67748
imdb_id: "tt1680114"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 120
community_rating: 6.3
vote_count: 359
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Snowtown (2011) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/snowtown-2011

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Snowtown is a film first released in 2011. Catalogued under Crime, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Screen Australia, Warp Films, Carver Films. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A teen’s dangerous loyalty spirals into brutal crimes in Australia’s infamous Snowtown murders."

### Why Watch
- Based on real Australian crimes
- Unflinching look at a teen’s descent into violence
- Atmospheric crime drama

### Caveats & Content Note
- Graphic torture and murder may be disturbing
- Heavy, bleak tone
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains graphic violence and disturbing themes, suitable for mature audiences (MA15+).

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: grim, intense, unsettling

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, Shudder, Sundance Now, IFC Films Unlimited Apple TV Channel | Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, BFI Player Apple TV Channel | Rakuten TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| **Canada (CA)** | Sundance Now, Shudder | None | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | Stan | None | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Justin Kurzel
- **Networks / Studios**: Screen Australia, Warp Films, Carver Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Lucas Pittaway** as *Jamie Vlassakis*
- **Daniel Henshall** as *John Bunting*
- **Louise Harris** as *Elizabeth Harvey*
- **Frank Cwertniak** as *Jeffrey*
- **Matthew Howard** as *Nicholas*
- **Marcus Howard** as *Alex*
- **Anthony Groves** as *Troy*
- **Richard Green** as *Barry*
- **Aaron Viergever** as *Robert*
- **Beau Gosling** as *David*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Is Snowtown based on a true story?
Yes, it is based on the real Snowtown murders that occurred in Australia.

### Q: What is the age of the main character?
The central character, Jamie, is sixteen years old.

### Q: What genre is the film?
It is a crime drama.

### Q: What rating does the film have?
It carries an MA15+ rating, indicating it is intended for mature audiences.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is about two hours.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Snowtown — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/67748)
- [Snowtown (2011) - Data vydání — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/67748-snowtown/releases)
- [Snowtown (2011) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/295355-snowtown/prehled/)
- [Snowtown (2011) - FDb.cz](https://www.fdb.cz/film/83175-snowtown)

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