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The Climb

2020·Movie
1h 34min·R
75
GreatGoodWatch score

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Big heart, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Romantic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Romance7
  • Pathos7

Humor

Some cringe comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Dark Humor5

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

Kyle and Mike are best friends who share a close bond — until Mike sleeps with Kyle’s fiancée. A stormy but enduring relationship ensues between Kyle, with limitless patience, and Mike, who only lives his life by sowing discord in that of others, across many years of laughter, heartbreak, and rage.
BromanceMale FriendshipRelationship DramaDark ComedyIndie FilmCharacter-DrivenCringe HumorContemporaryComplex Relationships

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Climb legally?

The Climb is included with a subscription to Sundance Now and Starz in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Climb worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 82). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Climb rated?

RStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is The Climb?

1 h 34 min

The Climb runs 1 h 34 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Climb?

Critics86
Audiences66

Not quite. Critics rate The Climb higher (86) than audiences (66). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was The Climb a box office hit?

Budget$3 million
Box office$1 million

No. It cost about $3 million to make and earned $1 million worldwide, 33% of its budget.

What language is The Climb in?

EnglishFrench

It was made in English, with some French. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Climb?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Climb in 86 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.