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North Face

2008·Movie
2h 6min·NR
IMDb7.4Metacritic677.7Rotten Tomatoes84%82%

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North Face fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Spectacle7

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History, the mind, and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography9
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

A true story

North Face tells the story of two German climbers Toni Kurz and Andreas Hinterstoisser and their attempt to scale the deadly North Face of the Eiger.
Historical DramaMountain ClimbingSurvival StoryMan vs. NatureTension-FilledTragic EventsBiographicalVisually Stunning

Crew

Directed by:
Philipp Stölzl, Savas Ceviz
Written by:
Philipp Stölzl, Chris Silber, Rupert Henning
Produced by:
Danny Krausz, Benjamin Herrmann, Anja Dihrberg
Composed by:
Hanse Warns, Tobias Poppe, Christian Bischoff

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about North Face

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream North Face legally?

JustWatch TVfuboTVBrewKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreePlexDarkroom

North Face is included with a subscription to fuboTV and Brew in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Kanopy, and Hoopla. 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 North Face worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 84%, and Metacritic 67). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is North Face rated?

NRViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is North Face?

2 h 6 min

North Face runs 2 h 6 min.

Is North Face based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on North Face?

Critics76
Audiences78

Yes. Critics average 76 and audiences 78 out of 100, so both groups see North Face much the same way.

What language is North Face in?

GermanFrenchItalian

It was made in German, with some French, Italian. Produced in Austria, Switzerland, Germany.

In how many countries can I watch North Face?

19ATAUBECHDEDKFIFRGFITJPKRLUNL+5

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for North Face in 19 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does North Face use?

No SwastikasI'm Cold... So Cold...Mortal Wound RevealBlatant LiesThe PlaceCut the Safety RopePatriotic FervorIntrepid ReporterLate-Arrival SpoilerShoot the Shaggy DogDowner EndingThey Knew the Risksand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 storytelling tropes for North Face, including No Swastikas, I'm Cold... So Cold..., Mortal Wound Reveal.