The Mountain (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1956, The Mountain is a drama and adventure film directed by Edward Dmytryk, running about 105 minutes. “IT FILLS THE SCREEN with Excitement and Suspense!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Selfish Chris Teller pressures his older brother, a retired climber, to accompany him on a treacherous Alpine climb to loot the bodies of plane crash victims.
Who’s in it. The Mountain stars Spencer Tracy as Zachary Teller, Robert Wagner as Christopher 'Chris' Teller, Claire Trevor as Marie and William Demarest as Father Belacchi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Mountain has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling 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 The Mountain page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mountain tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mountain (1956)?
- In US, The Mountain is available to stream on FlixFling, 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 The Mountain worth watching?
- The Mountain holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Mountain?
- The Mountain stars Spencer Tracy, Robert Wagner, Claire Trevor, William Demarest and Barbara Darrow.
- When was The Mountain released?
- The Mountain was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.