Hook or Book (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 2003, Hook or Book is a documentary and adventure film directed by Robert Nicod, running about 45 minutes.
What it’s about. Yosemite National Park, in California, is one of the most fascinating in the United States. In the eastern part of the park, isolated granite peaks rise 3,900 meters above the valley floor: El Capitan, Half Dome, and Sentinel. El Capitan is the largest unbroken mass of granite in the world and a legendary site for mountaineering and free climbing. Every year, the world's best climbers challenge its impressive face. The film, enhanced with interviews and spectacular footage, follows the preparations for and ascent of El Capitan by a group of elite climbers: Scott Burk, Leo Houlding, Jim Bridwell, Jean-Marc Troussier, and Valerio Fulco, with whom humor is one of the essential ingredients of this adventure.
Who’s in it. Hook or Book stars Leo Houlding as Self, Jean-Marc Troussier as Self, Jim Bridwell as Self and Tomaž Humar as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Hook or Book sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hook or Book page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hook or Book (2003)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hook or Book change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hook or Book worth watching?
- Hook or Book holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Hook or Book?
- Hook or Book stars Leo Houlding, Jean-Marc Troussier, Jim Bridwell, Tomaž Humar and Carlos Suárez.
- When was Hook or Book released?
- Hook or Book was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 45 minutes.