Into Thin Air (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1997, Into Thin Air is an action, drama, adventure and tv movie film directed by Robert Markowitz, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. An adaptation of Jon Krakauer's best selling book, "Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mt. Everest Disaster". This movie attempts to re-create the disastrous events that took place during the Mount Everest climb on May 10, 1996. It also follows Jon Krakauer throughout the movie, and portrays what he was going through while climbing this mountain.
Who’s in it. Into Thin Air stars Peter Horton as Scott Fischer, Nathaniel Parker as Rob Hall, Richard Jenkins as Beck Weathers and Tim Dutton as Jon Krakauer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Into Thin Air has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Into Thin Air page.
If you liked it. Fans of Into Thin Air 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 Into Thin Air (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Into Thin Air change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Into Thin Air worth watching?
- Into Thin Air holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Into Thin Air?
- Into Thin Air stars Peter Horton, Nathaniel Parker, Richard Jenkins, Tim Dutton and Christopher McDonald.
- When was Into Thin Air released?
- Into Thin Air was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.