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127 Hours

2010·Movie
1h 34min·R
IMDb7.5Metacritic827.9Rotten Tomatoes93%85%

Where to watch

Prime

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What's your score?

Your score

127 Hours fingerprint

Relentless energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and pulse-pounding

  • Tension10
  • Adrenaline9
  • Violence8

Heart

Uplifting and cathartic

  • Hopefulness9
  • Catharsis9
  • Pathos8

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

A real life story, everyday modern life, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction9
  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9

Style

Standout cinematography, editing, and score

  • Cinematography9
  • Editing9
  • Music Composition8

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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You want something to laugh atGraphic violence bothers you

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About

Every second counts.

The true story of mountain climber Aron Ralston's remarkable adventure to save himself after a fallen boulder crashes on his arm and traps him in an isolated canyon in Utah.
Survival ThrillerBiographical DramaIntense & GrippingHuman ResiliencePsychological EnduranceSolitary OrdealVisceral ExperienceNature's PowerTrue Story AdaptationLife-Affirming

Crew

Directed by:
Danny Boyle, Tracey Merkle, David Ticotin
Written by:
Danny Boyle, Simon Beaufoy, Dido
Produced by:
Danny Boyle, Tessa Ross, Christian Colson
Composed by:
A.R. Rahman, A.R. Rahman, Ian Tapp

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about 127 Hours

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream 127 Hours legally?

Prime

127 Hours is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. 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 127 Hours worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82/100 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 82). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is 127 Hours rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How long is 127 Hours?

1 h 34 min

127 Hours runs 1 h 34 min.

Is 127 Hours based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on 127 Hours?

Critics88
Audiences80

Not quite. Critics rate 127 Hours higher (88) than audiences (80). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was 127 Hours a box office hit?

Budget$18 million
Box office$36 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $18 million to make and earned $36 million worldwide, 2.0 times its budget.

What language is 127 Hours in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in France, United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch 127 Hours?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for 127 Hours in 89 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does 127 Hours use?

Gallows HumorArtistic LicenseCat ScareGenius BruiserNobody PoopsReal-Person CameoFriend to All Living ThingsFrom Bad to WorseApocalyptic LogCluster F-BombGarnishing the StorySickening "Crunch!"and 36 more

TV Tropes lists 48 storytelling tropes for 127 Hours, including Gallows Humor, Artistic License, Cat Scare.