Mountain
Seen it?2017 | 73 min | Documentary
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (87% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for the curious. If you loved Free Solo, start here.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 13 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
An epic cinematic and musical collaboration between SHERPA filmmaker Jennifer Peedom and the Australian Chamber Orchestra, that explores humankind's fascination with high places.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
87% on Rotten Tomatoes, 82 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$2 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 8K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jennifer Peedom
- Willem DafoeNarrator (voice)