The Snowman is a legitimate classic—hand-drawn, wordless, set to a gorgeous score, and genuinely moving. It's also from 1984, which means it moves at the speed of a gentle snowfall rather than a TikTok feed.
For the right kid in the right mood (cozy holiday evening, hot chocolate, dimmed lights), this is magic. For a kid expecting Frozen-level action and jokes, this will feel like watching paint dry. The ending—where the snowman inevitably melts—is sad but not traumatic, and it's actually a lovely way to talk about impermanence and appreciating fleeting joy.
The WISE score reflects that this is wholesome, safe, and imaginative, but realistically hard to recommend broadly in 2025 because most kids simply won't engage with something this slow and quiet. If your family values slow media and you're willing to set the vibe, it's worth the 25 minutes. If you're looking for something that'll reliably hold attention, this isn't it.





