The Dawn Wall (2017)
Movie 1h 41m ★ 8.1/10
Good for tonight if you want to: pure adrenaline, teach me something
Released in 2017, The Dawn Wall is an adventure and documentary movie. It is directed by Josh Lowell. The cast includes Tommy Caldwell, John Branch and Kevin Jorgeson. The running time is 1h 41m. Audiences give it an excellent score of 8.1 out of 10.
76Tonight Score Very well rated.
Synopsis
The definitive film on the climb that captured headlines and ignited imaginations worldwide. Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson ascend the hardest big wall of all time: a 19 day ascent of The Dawn Wall, on the 3,000 foot vertical face of El Capitan, in Yosemite National Park. The film travels deeper than the climb, digging into the history of the climbers and painting an intimate portrait of Caldwell's harrowing life experiences that culminated in a single-minded drive to complete this impossible climb. The Dawn Wall is a heart-warming and inspiring movie that celebrates perseverance, camaraderie, and the universal spirit of dreaming big, and never giving up.
Where to watch The Dawn Wall
Streaming catalogues change often. These links show which official services currently offer this title in your country:
Get an email alert for The Dawn Wall
Find on JustWatch Streaming & rental options (TMDB) IMDb page Parents guide
Cast & crew
- Josh LowellDirector
- Peter MortimerDirector
- Tommy Caldwellas Self
- John Branchas Self
- Kevin Jorgesonas Self
- Beth Roddenas Self
- Becca Pietschas Self
Data from TMDB. Page last updated 4 Oct 2026. Download share image
Questions about The Dawn Wall
- What genre is The Dawn Wall?
- The Dawn Wall is categorised as Adventure, Documentary.
- Who stars in The Dawn Wall?
- Tommy Caldwell, John Branch, Kevin Jorgeson, Beth Rodden, Becca Pietsch appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Dawn Wall?
- Josh Lowell directed The Dawn Wall.
- How long is The Dawn Wall?
- The Dawn Wall runs for 1h 41m (101 minutes).
- Is The Dawn Wall worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 8.1/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Dawn Wall?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
