The Mountain

2024·Movie
1h 29min
57
DecentGoodWatch score

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The Mountain fingerprint

Striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Spectacle4
  • Fast Pace3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Awe-inspiring and wholesome

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Wonder9
  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction8
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography9
  • Music Composition7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

I am Sam, I'm a Māori. I just have to prove that I belong to you...and maybe you'd wanna keep me around.

Sam, a fearless young girl raised outside of her Māori culture, is determined to fulfill her mission of connecting with her mountain. She hopes it can heal her from the cancer she is battling. Along the way, she meets some misfits and new kids in town, and together they journey through a difficult route, discovering the true spirit of adventure and the magic of friendship.
Nature ImmersionYouthful JourneySerene & ReflectiveSpirit of AdventureCompanionship & SolaceVisually StunningComing-of-AgeOutdoor ExplorationPeaceful Atmosphere

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Questions about The Mountain

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Where can I stream The Mountain legally?

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Is The Mountain worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 47%, and Metacritic 88). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Mountain?

1 h 29 min

The Mountain runs 1 h 29 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Mountain?

Critics68
Audiences63

Yes. Critics average 68 and audiences 63 out of 100, so both groups see The Mountain much the same way.

What language is The Mountain in?

EnglishMāori

It was made in English, with some Māori. Produced in New Zealand.

In how many countries can I watch The Mountain?

6AUCAGBGGIENZ

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Mountain in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Mountain use?

Abusive ParentsThe AlcoholicAscetic AestheticNo Celebrities Were HarmedEmotionless BoyPerpetual FrownerMissing MomLobotomyLarge HamAmbiguously EvilDeliberate Values DissonanceLack of Empathyand 3 more

TV Tropes lists 15 storytelling tropes for The Mountain, including Abusive Parents, The Alcoholic, Ascetic Aesthetic.

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