US release controversy[edit]
On 9 November 2012, The Weinstein Company acquired the distribution rights to Snowpiercer from CJ Entertainment, based on the script and some completed footage, with a plan for wide release in North America, as well as throughout the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.[172] It was released in the US on June 27, 2014 in just eight theaters in selected cities.[173] This delay was caused by Harvey Weinstein, an owner of The Weinstein Company, requesting 20 minutes of footage be cut and opening and closing monologues be added. Bong refused to cut it. American fans anticipating the film were outraged, spawning the Free Snowpiercer petition campaign (founded by cinematic activist Denise Heard-Bashur) demanding the director's cut of the film to be released in the US.[174] Eventually Bong succeeded in getting the film released in an uncut form;[175] however Weinstein retaliated by relegating the film to Radius-TWC, which meant the film only received a limited release in art house cinemas.[176] On 3 July 2014, it was announced that thanks to the positive reviews and buzz the film would get a wider US release and play in over 150 theaters.[177]
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snowpiercer

Seems like it never had a chance. I've never even heard of it before now.

Not american, but I have seen it and don't understand the great reviews it is getting. The script is predictable and dull, really bad dialogue with plot holes you could drive the titanic through, top it off with some very average acting.

cause... reasons

Carp. It's still $6.99 to rent on Amazon. It will have to wait.

Based on Pokoko's information it sounds like it had a very limited release in N. America.

dont know what happend in america but its worth watching.

It only saw a limited release in North America with very little fanfare. I was lucky enough to see it in my local theater, but many didn't have that opportunity.

It's a brilliant movie, though. Here's my review, if anyone's interested: http://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/thread.php?id=186798

Distribution company had no faith in the movie. Got limited release and then was available to download from itunes and other services just 2 weeks after theatrical release.

One of the best films of the year. I like serious Chris Evans more than whatever the hell he was doing in Fantastic 4 and The Losers.

It wasnt released in theaters, was it? I think it was only on DirecTV direct purchases. I heard it was great, though.

I had no idea this was a thing.