Cliffhanger (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1993, Cliffhanger is an action, thriller and adventure film directed by Renny Harlin, running about 112 minutes. “The height of adventure.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A year after losing his friend in a tragic 4,000-foot fall, former ranger Gabe Walker and his partner, Hal, are called to return to the same peak to rescue a group of stranded climbers, only to learn the climbers are actually thieving hijackers who are looking for boxes full of money.
Who’s in it. Cliffhanger stars Sylvester Stallone as Gabe Walker, John Lithgow as Eric Qualen, Michael Rooker as Hal Tucker and Janine Turner as Jessie Deighan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Cliffhanger has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $255M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cliffhanger page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cliffhanger 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 Cliffhanger (1993)?
- In US, Cliffhanger is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Cliffhanger worth watching?
- Cliffhanger holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cliffhanger?
- Cliffhanger stars Sylvester Stallone, John Lithgow, Michael Rooker, Janine Turner and Rex Linn.
- When was Cliffhanger released?
- Cliffhanger was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.