Rotpunkt (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2019, Rotpunkt is a documentary film directed by Ken Etzel, running about 50 minutes. “Alex Megos and the Art of the Redpoint” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Rotpunkt documents the advent, the agony and the art of the redpoint through Alex Megos’s efforts to redefine the boundaries of the form. The film traces the redpoint—which transformed rock climbing from an engineering problem into a brilliant test of mental and physical strength—from its origins with a ragtag bunch of tights-wearing revolutionaries in rural Bavaria, to its golden era with Wolfgang Güllich, to its new ideal in the German phenom Megos as he battles to unlock new levels of human potential.
Who’s in it. Rotpunkt stars Alex Megos as Himself, Wolfgang Gullich as Himself, Kurt Albert as Himself and Russ Clune as Himself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Rotpunkt sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rotpunkt page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rotpunkt (2019)?
- In US, Rotpunkt is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rotpunkt worth watching?
- Rotpunkt holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Rotpunkt?
- Rotpunkt stars Alex Megos, Wolfgang Gullich, Kurt Albert and Russ Clune.
- When was Rotpunkt released?
- Rotpunkt was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.