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The Climb (2017)

6.7/10 · 906 votes 1h 43m ComedyAdventureRomance

#147 of 319 films from 2017 #1325 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Ludovic Bernard · Written by Nadir Dendoune, Olivier Ducray, Ludovic Bernard

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Overview

A true story of Samy, native of La Courneuve, who is out of love for Nadia, decides to climb Mount Everest.

Cast

Ahmed Syllaas Samy Diakhaté
Alice Belaïdias Nadia, Samy's Childhood Friend
Kévin Razyas Ben, Radio Animator
Nicolas Wanczyckias Jeff, Mountain Guide
Waly Diaas Max, Radio Animator
Maïmouna Gueyeas Evelyne Diakhaté, Samy's Mother
Denis Mpungaas Celestin Diakhaté, Samy's Father
Fadila Belkeblaas Houria, Nadia's Mother
Moussa Maaskrias Nassir
Umesh Tamangas Johnny, Sherpa
Amir el Kacemas Kévin, Friend of Samy's
Johannes Oliver Hammas Johan, German Hiker
Rabah Nait Oufellaas Saïd, Friend of Samy's
Oscar Coppas Nadir, Friend of Samy's

Facts

Release dateJanuary 25, 2017
Runtime103 min (1h 43m) — about the same as the 2017 average of 107 min
GenresComedy, Adventure, Romance
Original titleL'Ascension
LanguageFR
Budget$6,600,000
IMDbtt5157682

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Questions

How long is The Climb?
The Climb runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Is The Climb worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.7/10 across 906 votes, which places it #147 of 319 films released in 2017 in this index (top 54%) and #1325 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed The Climb?
The Climb was directed by Ludovic Bernard.
Who stars in The Climb?
Ahmed Sylla as Samy Diakhaté; Alice Belaïdi as Nadia, Samy's Childhood Friend; Kévin Razy as Ben, Radio Animator; Nicolas Wanczycki as Jeff, Mountain Guide; Waly Dia as Max, Radio Animator; Maïmouna Gueye as Evelyne Diakhaté, Samy's Mother.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Climb?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/113821.

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