127 Hours (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2010, 127 Hours is a thriller, drama and adventure film directed by Danny Boyle, running about 94 minutes. “There is no force more powerful than the will to live.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The true story of mountain climber Aron Ralston's remarkable adventure to save himself after a fallen boulder crashes on his arm and traps him in an isolated canyon in Utah.
Who’s in it. 127 Hours stars James Franco as Aron Ralston, Kate Mara as Kristi Moore, Amber Tamblyn as Megan McBride and Clémence Poésy as Rana, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, 127 Hours has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $35.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video 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 127 Hours page.
If you liked it. Fans of 127 Hours tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 127 Hours (2010)?
- In US, 127 Hours is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video 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 127 Hours worth watching?
- 127 Hours holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in 127 Hours?
- 127 Hours stars James Franco, Kate Mara, Amber Tamblyn, Clémence Poésy and Kate Burton.
- When was 127 Hours released?
- 127 Hours was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.