Vertical Limit

Film - 2000 - Action & Adventure, Drama, Mystery & Thriller

The story

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.

Directed by

Martin Campbell

Starring

Chris O'Donnell, Robin Tunney, Bill Paxton, Scott Glenn, Izabella Scorupco, Nicholas Lea

Where to watch

netflix, paramount

Ratings

IMDb 6 out of 10

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Film · 2000 · Action & Adventure · Drama · Mystery & Thriller

Vertical Limit

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Netflix
Paramount+
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The story

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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IMDb
6 / 10
72k votes
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50%
Tomatometer
2.81 / 5
30k ratings · Letterboxd
TMDB
6 / 10
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Details
TypeFilm
GenreAction & Adventure, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Runtime1h 59m
RatedM
Release2000-12-08
Where to watch
Netflix
Netflix
Paramount+
Paramount+
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