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Vertical Limit

2000·Movie
2h 4min·PG-13
IMDb6.0Metacritic486.0Rotten Tomatoes49%41%

Where to watch

Paramount+Tubi TV

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Vertical Limit fingerprint

Relentless energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and nerve-racking

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Tension9
  • Spectacle9

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis6
  • Pathos5

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

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About

Hold your breath.

Trapped near the summit of K2, the world's second-highest mountain, Annie Garrett radios to base camp for help. Brother Peter hears Annie's message and assembles a team to save her and her group before they succumb to K2's unforgiving elements. But, as Annie lays injured in an icy cavern, the rescuers face several terrifying events that could end the rescue attempt -- and their lives.
Mountain ClimbingSurvival ThrillerHigh AltitudeBrother-Sister BondRescuing MissionExtreme WeatherVisual SpectacleTension & Suspense

Crew

Directed by:
Martin Campbell, Nikki Clapp
Written by:
Robert King, Robert King, Terry Hayes
Produced by:
Martin Campbell, Robert King, Pam Dixon
Composed by:
James Newton Howard, Gary A. Hecker, Scott Millan

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Vertical Limit

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Vertical Limit legally?

Paramount+Tubi TV

Vertical Limit is included with a subscription to Paramount+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Vertical Limit worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52/100 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 49%, and Metacritic 48). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Vertical Limit rated?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Vertical Limit?

2 h 4 min

Vertical Limit runs 2 h 4 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Vertical Limit?

Critics49
Audiences54

Yes. Critics average 49 and audiences 54 out of 100, so both groups see Vertical Limit much the same way.

Was Vertical Limit a box office hit?

Budget$75 million
Box office$216 million

Yes. It cost about $75 million to make and earned $216 million worldwide, 2.9 times its budget.

What language is Vertical Limit in?

EnglishItalianUrdu

It was made in English, with some Italian, Urdu. Produced in Germany, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Vertical Limit?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Vertical Limit in 136 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Vertical Limit use?

Take a Moment to Catch Your DeathEnemy MineCut the Safety RopeIt's All About MeBittersweet EndingA Million Is a StatisticCourteous CanadianToken Religious TeammateTitle DropNitro ExpressSanity SlippageDefrosting Ice Queenand 47 more

TV Tropes lists 59 storytelling tropes for Vertical Limit, including Take a Moment to Catch Your Death, Enemy Mine, Cut the Safety Rope.