Don't Look Down (2016): cast, story & where to watch

2016 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 2016, Don't Look Down is a documentary film directed by Daniel Gordon, running about 94 minutes.

What it’s about. Don’t Look Down is the untold story behind Sir Richard Branson’s daring attempts to cross the Atlantic and Pacific in the mid 80s and early 90s in the world’s largest hot air balloon. Daniel Gordon captures the intensity and passion of the team that was involved in this ambitious project, as well as the first-hand account from Branson himself. Branson remembers details of his journey with remarkable sharpness and clarity. It’s as if the perilous adventure he embarks upon, with engineer, and Balloonist, Per Lindstrand, just occurred.

Who’s in it. Don't Look Down stars Per Lindstrand as Himself and Richard Branson as Himself.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Don't Look Down has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV 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 Don't Look Down page.

If you liked it. Fans of Don't Look Down tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Don't Look Down (2016)?
In US, Don't Look Down is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV 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 Don't Look Down worth watching?
Don't Look Down holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Don't Look Down?
Don't Look Down stars Per Lindstrand and Richard Branson.
When was Don't Look Down released?
Don't Look Down was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.