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The Other Side of the Mountain

1975Movie1 h 43 min

68
GoodGoodWatch score

An uplifting, moving romance movie about a real life story and sports.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

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Story

One year before the Olympics, Jill Kinmont, an 18-year-old skiing champion, suffers a fall during competition and is left paralyzed. With her life now completely altered, she undergoes an exhausting fight to regain some of what she has lost.

Feels like

  • Inspirational Drama
  • Biographical Sports
  • Overcoming Adversity
  • Human Resilience
  • Love Story
  • Emotional Journey
  • 70s Cinema
  • Life-Affirming
  • Courageous Spirit

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Larry Peerce
Written by
David Seltzer
Music by
Charles Fox

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Facts

November 14, 1975 · 1 h 43 min · Romance, Drama

Released
November 14, 1975
Runtime
1 h 43 min
Genres
Romance, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
11 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Other Side of the Mountain?"

Questions about The Other Side of the Mountain

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Other Side of the Mountain?

In the United States, The Other Side of the Mountain streams on Netflix. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is The Other Side of the Mountain worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.5).

Is there a sequel to The Other Side of the Mountain?

  1. The Other Side of the Mountain (1975)
  2. The Other Side of the Mountain: Part II (1978)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by The Other Side of the Mountain: Part II (1978).

Is The Other Side of the Mountain okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Other Side of the Mountain good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Other Side of the Mountain plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.