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Vertical Limit (2000)

โ€œHold your breath.โ€

6.0/10 ยท 1,215 votes 2h 4m pg-13 ActionAdventureThriller

#102 of 125 films from 2000 #1717 of 2168 in action

Directed by Martin Campbell ยท Written by Robert King, Terry Hayes

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Overview

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.

Cast

Chris O'Donnellas Peter Garrett
Robin Tunneyas Annie Garrett
Bill Paxtonas Elliot Vaughn
Scott Glennas Montgomery Wick
Izabella Scorupcoas Monique Aubertine
Nicholas Leaas Tom McLaren
Temuera Morrisonas Major Rasul
Alexander Siddigas Kareem Nazir
Stuart Wilsonas Royce Garrett
Augie Davisas Aziz
Roshan Sethas Colonel Amir Salim
Alejandro Valdรฉs-Rochinas Sergeant Asim
Rod Brownas Ali Hasan
Steve Le Marquandas Cyril Bench

Facts

Release dateDecember 8, 2000
Runtime124 min (2h 4m) โ€” longer as the 2000 average of 108 min
GenresAction, Adventure, Thriller
LanguageEN
Budget$75,000,000
Box office$215,663,859 (2.9ร— budget)
IMDbtt0190865

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Questions

How long is Vertical Limit?
Vertical Limit runs 124 minutes (2h 4m).
Is Vertical Limit worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6/10 across 1,215 votes, which places it #102 of 125 films released in 2000 in this index (top 19%) and #1717 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Vertical Limit?
Vertical Limit was directed by Martin Campbell. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Casino Royale (2006), The Foreigner (2017), GoldenEye (1995).
Who stars in Vertical Limit?
Chris O'Donnell as Peter Garrett; Robin Tunney as Annie Garrett; Bill Paxton as Elliot Vaughn; Scott Glenn as Montgomery Wick; Izabella Scorupco as Monique Aubertine; Nicholas Lea as Tom McLaren.
What is Vertical Limit rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Vertical Limit?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/18060.

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