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The Beckoning Silence

2007·Movie
1h 13min
IMDb7.4Rotten Tomatoes–85%

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The Beckoning Silence fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense and spectacular

  • Tension8
  • Spectacle7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Absurdist Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, a real life story, and sports

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

In The Beckoning Silence, Joe Simpson, whose amazing battle for survival featured in the multi-award winning "Touching the Void", travels to the treacherous North Face of the Eiger to tell the story of one of mountaineering's most epic tragedies. As a child, it was this story and that of one of the climbers in particular, that first captured Simpson's imagination and inspired him to take up mountaineering.
MountaineeringSurvival StoryEiger North FaceJoe SimpsonTragedyBiographicalDocumentaryTensionMountain Climbing

Crew

Directed by:
Louise Osmond
Produced by:
John Smithson, Julian Ware, Emma Parsons
Composed by:
Joakim Sundström, Terry Brown, Olly Astles-Jones

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Beckoning Silence

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Where can I stream The Beckoning Silence legally?

PrimeAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsTubi TVAmazon MX Player

The Beckoning Silence is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Beckoning Silence worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 7.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Beckoning Silence rated?

Disturbing imagery

Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is The Beckoning Silence?

1 h 13 min

The Beckoning Silence runs 1 h 13 min.

Is The Beckoning Silence based on a true story?

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

What language is The Beckoning Silence in?

EnglishGerman

It was made in English, with some German. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Beckoning Silence?

5AUCAGBGGUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Beckoning Silence in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.