The Dawn Wall (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2017, The Dawn Wall is an adventure and documentary film directed by Josh Lowell, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. In the middle of Yosemite National Park towers El Capitan, a huge block of granite whose smoothest side, the Dawn Wall, is said to be the most difficult rock climb in the world. Tommy Caldwell didn’t see inhospitable terrain, but rather a puzzle almost a kilometer tall. In The Dawn Wall, we follow him and Kevin Jorgeson in their historic ascent to the summit.
Who’s in it. The Dawn Wall stars John Branch as Self, Tommy Caldwell as Self, John Branch as Self and Kevin Jorgeson as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Dawn Wall sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Dawn Wall page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dawn Wall tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Dawn Wall (2017)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Dawn Wall change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Dawn Wall worth watching?
- The Dawn Wall holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Dawn Wall?
- The Dawn Wall stars John Branch, Tommy Caldwell, John Branch, Kevin Jorgeson and Kevin Jorgeson.
- When was The Dawn Wall released?
- The Dawn Wall was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.