The Climb

2002·Movie
1h 39min
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Metacritic1007.0Rotten Tomatoes–72%

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The Climb fingerprint

High energy, no humor.

Energy

Thrilling and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Hopeful

  • Hopefulness7
  • Catharsis6
  • Wonder6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2

World

Kept in the background

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

A pair of mismatched rock climbers must learn to work together to conquer one of the world's most treacherous mountains in this adventure tale. After rescuing a wealthy man, solo climbers Michael and Derrick are rewarded with a chance to summit Mount Chicanagua. Risk-taker Derrick clashes with safety-conscious Michael, but in order to live through the ordeal they must work as a team.
Mountain Climbing AdventureTeamwork & SurvivalStunning LandscapesMan vs. NatureHigh-Stakes ThrillerCharacter-Driven NarrativeFriendship TestedVisual Spectacle

Crew

Directed by:
John Schmidt
Written by:
Robert Pierce, Patrick Egan

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Climb

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Climb worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83/100 (IMDb 5.8 and Metacritic 100). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Climb rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Climb?

1 h 39 min

The Climb runs 1 h 39 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Climb?

Critics100
Audiences67

Not quite. Critics rate The Climb higher (100) than audiences (67). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Climb in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Climb?

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