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The Alpinist

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2021 | 93 min | Documentary, Adventure

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (93% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop. 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 adventure fans and the curious. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Exciting, eye-opening.
The pace
Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 33 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

The life of Canadian mountain climber Marc-André Leclerc as he pushes the boundaries of climbing while on an expedition to Patagonia.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 67 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.8 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    Won 1 Critics' Choice Award: Critics' Choice Documentary Awards: Best Sports Documentary. Also nominated for 1 more Critics' Choice Award. Plus 2 other awards.

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $1 million worldwide

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 137K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Nick Rosen, Peter Mortimer

  • Marc-André LeclercSelf
  • Brette HarringtonSelf
  • Alex HonnoldSelf
  • Reinhold MessnerSelf
  • Ueli SteckSelf (archive footage)
  • Dean PotterSelf (archive footage)
  • Derek HerseySelf (archive footage)
  • Jon WalshSelf
  • Tommy CaldwellSelf (archive footage)
  • Austin SiadakSelf