Summary
When world renowned climber Alex Lowe was tragically lost in a deadly avalanche, his best friend and climbing partner went on to marry his widow and help raise his three sons. This profoundly intimate film from eldest son Max, captures the family's intense personal journey toward understanding as they finally lay him to rest.
Good for
- Date night
- Family movie night
- Friends night
Skip it if
- You want something to laugh at
Where to watch
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Not for laughs or scares.
Cast
Crew
- Directed by
- Max Lowe
- Produced by
- Simon Chinn, Jonathan Chinn, Chris Murphy
- Music by
- Danny Bensi, Saunder Jurriaans
Everyone
Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).
Facts
December 3, 2021 · 1 h 32 min · Documentary
- Released
- December 3, 2021
- Runtime
- 1 h 32 min
- Genres
- Documentary
- Original language
- English
- Made in
- Nepal, United States
- Available in
- 76 countries
- Keywords
- based on true story
Q&A
4 questions, like "Where can I stream Torn?"
Questions about Torn
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Torn worth watching?
Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 79). Critics rate it higher (90 out of 100) than audiences (78).
Is Torn okay for kids?
Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.
Is Torn plot-driven or character-driven?
Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.


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