Chasing Niagara (2016): cast, story & where to watch

2016 · Film · ★ 7

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Released in 2016, Chasing Niagara is a documentary film directed by Rush Sturges, running about 77 minutes.

What it’s about. When pro kayaker Rafa Ortiz makes the decision to paddle over Niagara Falls, he sets in motion an incredible series of events that eventually takes on a life of its own. To prepare for this mission, Rafa enlists the help of world-renowned paddler Rush Sturges and a tight team of their friends. Together they go on a remarkable three-year journey from the rainforest rivers of Mexico to the towering waterfalls of the U.S. Northwest. Their journey concludes in Canada where the team plays a cat-and-mouse game with local police before Rafa's mission comes to a heart-stopping climax at the iconic Falls.

Who’s in it. Chasing Niagara stars Tyler Bradt as Self, Evan Garcia as Self, Kyle Hull as Featuring and Erik Johnson as Featuring, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Chasing Niagara has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Chasing Niagara page.

If you liked it. Fans of Chasing Niagara 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 Chasing Niagara (2016)?
In US, Chasing Niagara is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Chasing Niagara worth watching?
Chasing Niagara holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Chasing Niagara?
Chasing Niagara stars Tyler Bradt, Evan Garcia, Kyle Hull, Erik Johnson and Mark LeBlanc.
When was Chasing Niagara released?
Chasing Niagara was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.