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Into Thin Air: Death on Everest

1997·Movie
1h 30min
49
MediocreGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline7
  • Spectacle7

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History, a real life story, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout cinematography and sound design

  • Cinematography8
  • Sound Centrality8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

An adaptation of Jon Krakauer's best selling book, "Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mt. Everest Disaster". This movie attempts to re-create the disastrous events that took place during the Mount Everest climb on May 10, 1996. It also follows Jon Krakauer throughout the movie, and portrays what he was going through while climbing this mountain.
Mount Everest DisasterSurvival DramaBased on True StoryMountain ClimbingHuman TragedyStruggle for SurvivalHistorical AccountIntense Tension

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Where can I stream Into Thin Air: Death on Everest legally?

You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Into Thin Air: Death on Everest worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50/100 (IMDb 5.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Into Thin Air: Death on Everest rated?

Disturbing imagery

Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is Into Thin Air: Death on Everest?

1 h 30 min

Into Thin Air: Death on Everest runs 1 h 30 min.

Is Into Thin Air: Death on Everest based on a true story?

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

What language is Into Thin Air: Death on Everest in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Into Thin Air: Death on Everest?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Into Thin Air: Death on Everest in 18 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.