The Mountain

2017·Movie
19min
10
UnwatchableGoodWatch score

Where to watch

Links go to licensed services. Data from JustWatch and TMDB.

The Mountain fingerprint

No humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Violence6
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos7
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-Provoking

Skip it if

You want fast pacing

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About

A couple goes mountain hiking together with friends, unaware of the drama that will unfold.
Tense Psychological DramaMountain Wilderness SettingInterpersonal ConflictSlow Burn ThrillerAtmospheric & EvocativeCharacter StudyUnfolding BetrayalVisually StrikingHuman Frailty

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Mountain

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Mountain legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Plex, and Filmzie. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Mountain worth watching?

10
UnwatchableGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 10/100 (Rotten Tomatoes 63% and Metacritic 64). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Mountain rated?

ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Mountain?

0 h 19 min

The Mountain runs 0 h 19 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Mountain?

Critics64
Audiences31

Not quite. Critics rate The Mountain higher (64) than audiences (31). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Mountain in?

Malay

It was made in Malay.

In how many countries can I watch The Mountain?

134ADAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBFBGBH+120

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Mountain in 134 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Mountain use?

Abusive ParentsThe AlcoholicLack of EmpathyAscetic AestheticGibbering GeniusLobotomyEnd of an EraPrefers Going BarefootEmotionless BoyPerpetual FrownerDeliberate Values DissonanceAmbiguously Eviland 3 more

TV Tropes lists 15 storytelling tropes for The Mountain, including Abusive Parents, The Alcoholic, Lack of Empathy.

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