37 Mountain Climbing Movies to Inspire Adventure

This film presents the most compelling stories from the world of rock climbing, combining humor, emotion, and breathtaking feats. It features Alex Honnold in "Honnold 3.0," Chris Sharma and Adam Ondra tackling "La Dura Dura," Conrad Anker, Jimmy Chin, and…

Each year, over a thousand climbers attempt to summit Mount Everest, with nearly half of those successful attempts made by Sherpas – the mountain's often-unrecognized support system. The Sherpa community has long kept their culture and experiences hidden. Now, they…

This documentary explores the Alps, featuring landscapes ranging from the Dolomite peaks in Italy to Mont Blanc.

A former ranger, Gabe Walker, returns to a dangerous mountain after a year, haunted by the loss of a friend who fell 4,000 feet. He and his partner Hal are tasked with rescuing a group of climbers who appear to…

This film is based on Jon Krakauer's bestseller, "Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mt. Everest Disaster." It recounts the tragic events of a doomed climb up Mount Everest on May 10, 1996. The movie follows Krakauer as…

Chris, a selfish and ambitious man, pressures his brother, a former mountaineer, into a highly dangerous climb in the Alps. This risky trip isn't about bonding or self-discovery; it's a desperate plan to steal valuables from the remains of plane…

This 3D film chronicles Sir Edmund Hillary's historic 1953 climb of Mount Everest, an achievement that captivated the globe and became a defining moment for his country.

This documentary showcases exceptional athletes achieving breathtaking accomplishments. It features a rock climber tackling a seemingly insurmountable climb, an Olympic skier competing in the mountains, and a prima ballerina performing a dance that appears effortlessly graceful.

This is the true story of Joe Simpson and Simon Yates' attempt to film their harrowing climb of Siula Grande. They return to the treacherous mountain to recreate the events of their near-fatal expedition, facing the same extreme conditions that…

A determined American mountaineering team undertakes a perilous climb of K2, the world's second-highest mountain – a challenge that has already cost 27 lives. Sponsored by wealthy entrepreneur Clairborne, the team faces treacherous terrain and unpredictable weather as they ascend.…

Climber Timmy O'Neill leads an unusual expedition into the world of vertical climbing with a team including Renan Ozturk, Didier Berthod, Jim Donini, and others. The film features the acclaimed "Parallelojams" segment and a discussion about crack climbing at Indian…

This documentary recounts the 1986 K2 tragedy. On August 4th, Diemberger and Julie Tullis reached the summit late in the day. Soon after beginning their descent, Tullis fell, pulling Diemberger with her. They miraculously avoided falling over the edge and…

Near the top of K2, the world's second-highest mountain, climber Annie Garrett calls for help. Her brother, Peter, hears her plea and organizes a rescue team to reach her and her group before the mountain's harsh conditions become fatal. But…

The film follows adventurer Jeff Johnson as he retraces the epic 1968 journey of his heroes, Yvon Chouinard and Doug Tompkins, to Patagonia.

Six blind Tibetan teenagers attempt to climb the Lhakpa-Ri peak on Mount Everest, guided by Erik Weihenmayer, a blind mountaineer who has summited all fourteen of the world's highest peaks.

North Face recounts the story of two German climbers, Toni Kurz and Andreas Hinterstoisser, and their effort to climb the treacherous North Face of the Eiger.

From Big Up Productions and Sender Films comes a new film featuring Yuji Harayama, Daniel Woods, Hazel Findlay, Emily Harrington, Ueli Steck, Simone Moro, Melissa Arnot, Adam Ondra, and Chris Sharma. The film blends action, humor, controversy, and inspiration, all…

Reel Rock 2010 offers a stunning look at the world of rock climbing and mountaineering. It follows daring climbs in the Alps by some of the most talented athletes, and incredible displays of strength and determination on challenging rock faces.…

This is the true story of Joe Simpson and Simon Yates' perilous and nearly fatal climb of Siula Grande, a 20,810-foot mountain in the Peruvian Andes, in 1985.

The 2011 REEL ROCK Film Tour features six incredible short films showcasing all styles of climbing worldwide. The films star a diverse group of climbers including Tommy Caldwell, Dean Potter, "Sketchy" Andy Lewis, Ashima Shiraishi, Will Gadd, Kevin Jorgeson, Corey…

Wings of Steel is a true story that has become almost legendary. The initial climbing team spent 39 days attempting a highly debated route. Their efforts sparked a fierce backlash, including death threats, physical attacks, and a damaging smear campaign…

Following the first ascent of Mount Everest in 1953, a team of Italian climbers, scientists, and porters successfully reach the summit of K2, the world's second-highest mountain, the following year after extensive planning.

"Team Everest: A Himalayan Journey" follows a group of dedicated hikers as they embark on an expedition to climb the world's tallest peak.

Nora and Solveig, a couple still deeply affected by a past tragedy, embark on a multi-day hike through a rugged, snow-covered mountain range. Their journey aims to reach the summit. Solveig, who is three months pregnant, struggles to meet Nora's…

"The Summit," a 2012 documentary by Nick Ryan, recounts the devastating 2008 K2 disaster. The film blends documentary footage with dramatized recreations to depict the events that unfolded as eleven climbers perished in a short period on their ascent and…

"The Beckoning Silence" follows Joe Simpson, renowned for his incredible survival story in "Touching the Void," as he journeys to the dangerous North Face of the Eiger. He aims to recount one of mountaineering's most devastating tragedies. As a boy,…

Fifty years after Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay first summited Mount Everest in 1953, three sons of those legendary climbers return to the mountain to make their own attempt. Follow their perilous journey as they battle extreme weather and…

This exciting film features three gripping mountain climbing stories highlighting the talent of British climbers Steve McClure, Andy Kirkpatrick, and Dave Birkett. "Magic Numbers" details some of McClure's most impressive ascents. "Patagonian Winter" follows Kirkpatrick's challenging climb of Torre Egger.…

Two soldiers fight to survive after being caught in a deadly ambush.

A respected art professor leads a secret life as a highly skilled assassin. When a close colleague is murdered, he's drawn back into that dangerous world. Driven by loyalty, he abandons his peaceful life to investigate. The film explores identity,…

This Oscar-winning documentary recounts the story of Japanese adventurer Yuichiro Miura's 1970 attempt to ski down Mount Everest, the world's highest peak.

Renowned British mountaineer Winter seeks to conquer the challenging Citadel summit. He arrives at a remote village, but finds no local guides willing to join him. A young villager named Rudi Matt, whose father perished attempting the same climb fifteen…

"Everest" tells the story of two expeditions attempting to reach the summit of the world's highest mountain. Both are pushed to their limits when they are caught in one of the worst snowstorms ever recorded. Faced with extreme conditions, the…

King Lines follows climber Chris Sharma as he seeks out the world's most challenging climbs. He journeys from the fantastical boulders of South America to the grand limestone cliffs of Europe, discovering and scaling the most difficult and impressive routes.…

"At the Limit" is a documentary following brothers Thomas and Alexander Huber as they engage in extreme climbing. Director Pepe Danquart captures their ascents in Patagonia and on Yosemite's granite giant, El Capitan. A central focus of the film is…

The film uses stunning visuals to explore the connected stories of George Mallory, who made the first attempt to climb Mount Everest, and Conrad Anker, who discovers Mallory's body 75 years later.

In 1966, John Harlin II died during an attempt to climb the North Face of the Eiger in Switzerland, considered one of the world's most challenging climbs. Forty years later, his son John Harlin III, a skilled mountaineer and editor…