The Last Great Climb (2013): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2013, The Last Great Climb is an adventure and documentary film directed by Alastair Lee.

What it’s about. The 2013 film from Alastair Lee is an epic to end all mountain epics se t in the stunning mountains of Queen Maud Land, Antarctica. The feature documentary follows top adventure climber Leo Houlding with his tried and tested team of Jason Pickles and Sean ‘Stanley’ Leary as they attempt to make the first ascent of the NE ridge of 'the master piece of the range'; the majestic Ulvetanna Peak (2931m). One of the most technically demanding climbs in the world’s harshest environment. The film tells the story of a climber's life long dream reach one of the world's most remote and difficult summits, interweaved with the fascinating story of the mountain itself; which incredibly was only discovered in 1994. All set against the backdrop of the current age of mountaineering where few great lines remained unclimbed.

Who’s in it. The Last Great Climb stars Leo Houlding and Sean Leary.

How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, The Last Great Climb sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. In AU you can rent or buy it from Fetch TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Last Great Climb page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Last Great Climb 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.