K2 (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1991, K2 is an action, thriller, drama and adventure film directed by Franc Roddam, running about 102 minutes. “28,000 feet. You're hanging on by your fingernails. The adrenaline alone could kill you.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. They call it the savage mountain. 27 people have perished trying to reach the summit on K2, the world's second highest peak. A U.S. climbing team, funded by millionaire Clairborne is determined to conquer K2.
Who’s in it. K2 stars Michael Biehn as Taylor Brooks, Matt Craven as Harold Jameson, Annie Grindlay as Lisa and Blu Mankuma as Man on Wheelchair, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, K2 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $3.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MGM Plus 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 K2 page.
If you liked it. Fans of K2 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 K2 (1991)?
- In US, K2 is available to stream on MGM Plus, 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 K2 worth watching?
- K2 holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in K2?
- K2 stars Michael Biehn, Matt Craven, Annie Grindlay, Blu Mankuma and Elena Wohl.
- When was K2 released?
- K2 was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.