Movie

The Climbers

2019 · 123 min

A tense, earnest survival drama that pits human will against a merciless mountain, with moments of quiet sacrifice and national pride.

Overview: Upon learning that the international community does not recognize China's ascent of Mount Everest during May 1960 owing to a lack of videographic evidence from the summit, three members on the team rally together a group of young hopefuls to reach the world's highest point.
How it feels: Earnest, tense, melancholic and uplifting. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Survival, ambition, betrayal, grief
Content: Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.
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Tone: earneststrength 3 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
upliftingstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: survival
ambition
betrayal
grief
redemption
Places: wilderness
military
Era: period
Audience: teen
Form: true story
ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence mild
Sex none