Free Solo (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2018, Free Solo is an adventure and documentary film directed by Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi, running about 100 minutes. “Live beyond fear” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Follow Alex Honnold as he attempts to become the first person to ever free solo climb Yosemite's 3,000 foot high El Capitan wall. With no ropes or safety gear, this would arguably be the greatest feat in rock climbing history.
Who’s in it. Free Solo stars Alex Honnold as Himself, Tommy Caldwell as Self, Jimmy Chin as Self and Sanni McCandless as Herself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Free Solo sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $21.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus, Hulu, fuboTV and YouTube TV and 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 Free Solo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Free Solo 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.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Free Solo (2018)?
- In US, Free Solo is available to stream on Disney Plus, Hulu and fuboTV, and 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 Free Solo worth watching?
- Free Solo holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Free Solo?
- Free Solo stars Alex Honnold, Tommy Caldwell, Jimmy Chin, Sanni McCandless and Mikey Schaefer.
- When was Free Solo released?
- Free Solo was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.