Meru

Name: Meru
Genre: Adventure, Documentary
Released: 2015-01-25
Duration: 1 h 29 min
Cast: Conrad Anker, Jimmy Chin, Renan Öztürk, Jon Krakauer, Jenni Lowe-Anker

2015·Movie

·1h 29min·R·

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Relentless energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and nerve-racking

Fast from start to finish.

Adrenaline10
Tension9
Spectacle9

Heart

Cathartic and wondrous

Much of it is about family.

Catharsis8
Wonder8
Hopefulness7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

Wit & Wordplay3
Situational Comedy1
Dark Humor1

World

Everyday modern life, sports, and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

World Immersion9
Rewatchability8
Novelty7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

Direction9
Acting9
Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout cinematography, editing, and score

Cinematography10
Editing9
Music Composition8

Energy

Very high

Pulse-pounding and nerve-racking

Fast from start to finish.

Meru is pulse-pounding, nerve-racking, and epic.

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All energy traits

Adrenaline10High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
Tension9Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
Spectacle9Scale and set-piece grandeur.

Fast Pace7Quick tempo and momentum.
Scare6Frightening moments and scares.
Violence1Physical conflict and intensity.

Heart

Medium

Cathartic and wondrous

Much of it is about family.

Emotionally, it's cathartic, wondrous, and hopeful. Much of it is about family.

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All heart traits

Catharsis8Emotional release and payoff.
Wonder8Awe, discovery, and amazement.
Hopefulness7Optimism and uplifting resolve.
Family Dynamics7Relationships and generational ties.
Pathos6Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.

Melancholy4Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
Wholesome3Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
Coming of Age2Personal growth and self-discovery.
Romance1Love stories and emotional connections.
Nostalgia1Warmth of memory and retro vibes.

Related traits

Character Depth8Rich, complex characterization.
Philosophical6Ideas about life and existence.

Spiritual5Faith, meaning, and transcendence.

Humor

None

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

Expect a little humor.

All humor traits

Wit & Wordplay3Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
Situational Comedy1Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
Dark Humor1Humor from taboo or grim topics.
Physical Comedy0Slapstick and visual gags.

Cringe Humor0Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
Absurdist Humor0Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
Satire & Parody0Sharp critique and playful imitation.

World

Medium

Everyday modern life, sports, and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

Its world is built around everyday modern life, sports, and a real life story. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in. It holds up on a rewatch.

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All world traits

World Immersion9Depth and sensory richness of setting.
Rewatchability8Invites repeat viewing.
Novelty7Fresh ideas and invention.

Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.
Ambiguity1Open-endedness and uncertainty.

Related traits

Contemporary Realism9Modern, grounded storytelling.
Sports9Competition, training, and teamwork.
Biographical8Lives of notable figures.

Psychological7Inner worlds and mind games.
Spiritual5Faith, meaning, and transcendence.

Craft

High

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

The direction, performances, and storytelling stand out.

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All craft traits

Direction9Vision and command behind the camera.
Acting9Performance craft and presence.
Narrative Structure8Story architecture and form.
Character Depth8Rich, complex characterization.
Intrigue8Curiosity and investigative pull.

Dialogue Quality7Sharp writing and memorable lines.
Complexity6Layered plots and ideas.
Non-linear Narrative4Time-shifts and structure play.
Meta Narrative0Stories about storytelling.

Related traits

Novelty7Fresh ideas and invention.
Educational7Informative and instructive.

Fast Pace7Quick tempo and momentum.
Philosophical6Ideas about life and existence.

Style

High

Standout cinematography, editing, and score

Look and sound: the cinematography, editing, and score stand out.

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All style traits

Cinematography10Visual composition and camera work.
Editing9Pacing and structure through cuts.
Music Composition8Score and musical identity.

Sound Centrality8Sound design as core element.
Visual Stylization7Distinctive aesthetic signature.
Music Centrality7Songs central to storytelling.

Related traits

Spectacle9Scale and set-piece grandeur.

Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.

Who it's for

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About

Believe in the impossible

Meru is the electrifying story of three elite American climbers—Conrad Anker, Jimmy Chin, and Renan Ozturk—bent on achieving the impossible.

Extreme MountaineeringHigh-Stakes AdventureBiographical DocumentaryVisual SpectacleHuman ResilienceFriendship & BrotherhoodNature's GrandeurIntense TensionInspiring

Actors

Conrad Anker

Himself

Jimmy Chin

Himself

Renan Öztürk

Himself

Jon Krakauer

Himself

Grace Chin

Herself

Jeremy Jones

Himself

Crew

Directed by:

Jimmy Chin, Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi

Produced by:

Jimmy Chin, Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi, Jonas Tempel

Composed by:

J. Ralph

Sequels and Prequels

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Where can I stream Meru legally?

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Is Meru worth watching?

ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88/100 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 100). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.