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Third Man on the Mountain

1959Movie1 h 45 minNR

70
GoodGoodWatch score

An awe-inspiring, tense adventure movie about sports and everyday modern life, with standout cinematography and world-building.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for laughs, brutality or scares.

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Story

Conquering the past would be the climb of his life

Famous British mountaineer Winter wants to climb a difficult summit, the Citadel. He goes to a small village but no guide wants to accompany him. A young man from the village, Rudi Matt, whose father died fifteen years earlier during an attempt to climb the Citadel, is determined to accompany him, with the help of his uncle. Winter also manages to hire a guide from a neighboring village and competitor, Emil Saxo. The roped party of four men then begins the ascent of the still untouched summit.

Feels like

  • Epic Alpine Adventure
  • Classic Disney Family Film
  • Breathtaking Cinematography
  • Coming-of-Age Sports Drama
  • Man vs. Nature
  • Inspirational & Heartwarming
  • High-Stakes Mountaineering
  • Wholesome Moral Lessons
  • Visually Stunning Spectacle
  • Nostalgic Golden Age Cinema

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Ken Annakin
Produced by
Bill Anderson

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Facts

November 10, 1959 · 1 h 45 min · NR

Released
November 10, 1959
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Adventure, Drama, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States, United Kingdom
Available in
15 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Arcadia, Hollywood Tactics, Refusal of the Call +9

  • Arcadia
  • Hollywood Tactics
  • Refusal of the Call
  • Glory Seeker
  • Old Master
  • Quirky Town
  • Badass Crew
  • Heroic Sacrifice
  • Native Guide
  • Scaling the Summit
  • Very Loosely Based on a True Story
  • Kill It with Ice

12 of 20 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Third Man on the Mountain?"

Questions about Third Man on the Mountain

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Third Man on the Mountain?

In the United States, Third Man on the Mountain streams on Disney+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 10 other countries.

Is Third Man on the Mountain worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7).

Is Third Man on the Mountain okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching Third Man on the Mountain?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.

What tropes does Third Man on the Mountain use?

ArcadiaHollywood TacticsRefusal of the CallGlory SeekerOld MasterQuirky TownBadass CrewHeroic SacrificeNative GuideScaling the SummitVery Loosely Based on a True StoryKill It with Iceand 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 tropes for it, including Arcadia, Hollywood Tactics, and Refusal of the Call.