What genre is Vertical Limit?

Vertical Limit is categorised as Action, Adventure, Thriller.

Who stars in Vertical Limit?

Alexander Siddig, Ben Mendelsohn, Temuera Morrison, Robin Tunney, Bill Paxton appear in the main cast.

Who directed Vertical Limit?

Martin Campbell directed Vertical Limit.

How long is Vertical Limit?

Vertical Limit runs for 2h 4m (124 minutes).

Is Vertical Limit worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 6.0/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

Where can I watch Vertical Limit?

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.

Vertical Limit (2000)

Name: Vertical Limit
Genre: Action, Adventure, Thriller
Released: 2000
Duration: 124 min
Cast: Alexander Siddig, Ben Mendelsohn, Temuera Morrison, Robin Tunney, Bill Paxton

Movie 2h 4m ★ 6.0/10

Good for tonight if you want to: keep me on the edge, pure adrenaline

Action Adventure Thriller

Where to watch

Dating from 2000, Vertical Limit sits in the action, adventure and thriller corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Martin Campbell. The cast includes Alexander Siddig, Ben Mendelsohn and Temuera Morrison. The running time is 2h 4m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.0 out of 10.

Synopsis

Trapped near the summit of K2, the world's second-highest mountain, Annie Garrett radios to base camp for help. Brother Peter hears Annie's message and assembles a team to save her and her group before they succumb to K2's unforgiving elements. But, as Annie lays injured in an icy cavern, the rescuers face several terrifying events that could end the rescue attempt -- and their lives.

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Questions about Vertical Limit

What genre is Vertical Limit?: Vertical Limit is categorised as Action, Adventure, Thriller.
Who stars in Vertical Limit?: Alexander Siddig, Ben Mendelsohn, Temuera Morrison, Robin Tunney, Bill Paxton appear in the main cast.
Who directed Vertical Limit?: Martin Campbell directed Vertical Limit.
How long is Vertical Limit?: Vertical Limit runs for 2h 4m (124 minutes).
Is Vertical Limit worth watching?: It holds an audience score of 6.0/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch Vertical Limit?: 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.