The Climb (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 5.6

Released in 2002, The Climb is an action and drama film directed by John Schmidt, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. A pair of mismatched rock climbers must learn to work together to conquer one of the world's most treacherous mountains in this adventure tale. After rescuing a wealthy man, solo climbers Michael and Derrick are rewarded with a chance to summit Mount Chicanagua. Risk-taker Derrick clashes with safety-conscious Michael, but in order to live through the ordeal they must work as a team.
Who’s in it. The Climb stars Ned Vaughn as Michael Harris, Jason George as Derrick Williams, Dabney Coleman as Mack and Kyli Santiago as Cheryl Martin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Climb has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, YouTube TV, UP Faith & Family Apple TV Channel and Aspire TV Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Climb page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Climb 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 The Climb (2002)?
- In US, The Climb is available to stream on fuboTV, YouTube TV and UP Faith & Family Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Climb worth watching?
- The Climb holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Climb?
- The Climb stars Ned Vaughn, Jason George, Dabney Coleman, Kyli Santiago and David Stuart.
- When was The Climb released?
- The Climb was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.