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Free Solo (2018)

โ€œLive beyond fear.โ€

7.9/10 ยท 1,583 votes 1h 40m pg-13 AdventureDocumentary

#17 of 328 films from 2018 #91 of 1617 in adventure

Directed by Jimmy Chin, Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi

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Overview

Follow Alex Honnold as he attempts to become the first person to ever free solo climb Yosemite's 3,000 foot high El Capitan wall. With no ropes or safety gear, this would arguably be the greatest feat in rock climbing history.

Cast

Alex Honnoldas Self
Tommy Caldwellas Self
Jimmy Chinas Self
Sanni McCandlessas Self
Mikey Schaeferas Self
Cheyne Lempeas Self
Derek Herseyas Self (archive footage)
Mark Synnottas Self
Peter Croftas Self
Dierdre Wolownickas Self

Facts

Release dateSeptember 28, 2018
Runtime100 min (1h 40m) โ€” about the same as the 2018 average of 107 min
GenresAdventure, Documentary
LanguageEN
Box office$21,790,193
IMDbtt7775622

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Questions

How long is Free Solo?
Free Solo runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Is Free Solo worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.9/10 across 1,583 votes, which places it #17 of 328 films released in 2018 in this index (top 95%) and #91 among 1617 adventure titles.
Who directed Free Solo?
Free Solo was directed by Jimmy Chin, Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi. Other well-rated titles by the same director: NYAD (2023), Return to Space (2022).
Who stars in Free Solo?
Alex Honnold as Self; Tommy Caldwell as Self; Jimmy Chin as Self; Sanni McCandless as Self; Mikey Schaefer as Self; Cheyne Lempe as Self.
What is Free Solo rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Free Solo?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/97964.

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