The Mountain Runners (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 2012, The Mountain Runners is a documentary film directed by Brian Young, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. The story of America's first mountain endurance/adventure foot race, the Mount Baker Marathon, which took place in Bellingham, Washington. First run in 1911, the grueling 28 to 32 mile race to the glacial summit of Mount Baker and back lasted only three years due to it's inherent dangers. Told in a docudrama style, the film incorporates vintage images, historic film, visual graphics and 3D effects, and recreated dramatizations starring William B. Davis (The X-Files, Bad Times at the El Royale).
Who’s in it. The Mountain Runners stars Michael Bart as Rollins, Sandy Brewer as Brown, Brian Brunkow as Mountain Judge and William B. Davis as Henry Engberg, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, The Mountain Runners sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
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 The Mountain Runners page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mountain Runners tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mountain Runners (2012)?
- In US, The Mountain Runners 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 The Mountain Runners worth watching?
- The Mountain Runners holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Mountain Runners?
- The Mountain Runners stars Michael Bart, Sandy Brewer, Brian Brunkow, William B. Davis and Roman Stadtler.
- When was The Mountain Runners released?
- The Mountain Runners was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.