Vertical Limit (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2000, Vertical Limit is an action, thriller, drama and adventure film directed by Martin Campbell, running about 124 minutes. “Hold your breath.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Vertical Limit stars Chris O'Donnell as Peter Garrett, Robin Tunney as Annie Garrett, Bill Paxton as Elliot Vaughn and Scott Glenn as Montgomery Wick, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Vertical Limit has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $215.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Vertical Limit page.
If you liked it. Fans of Vertical Limit tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Vertical Limit (2000)?
- In US, Vertical Limit is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Vertical Limit worth watching?
- Vertical Limit holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Vertical Limit?
- Vertical Limit stars Chris O'Donnell, Robin Tunney, Bill Paxton, Scott Glenn and Izabella Scorupco.
- When was Vertical Limit released?
- Vertical Limit was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.