Touching the Void (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2003, Touching the Void is an action, drama, adventure and documentary film directed by Kevin Macdonald, running about 106 minutes. “The closer you are to death. The more you realize you are alive.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The true story of Joe Simpson and Simon Yates' disastrous and nearly-fatal mountain climb of 6,344m Siula Grande in the Cordillera Huayhuash in the Peruvian Andes in 1985.
Who’s in it. Touching the Void stars Brendan Mackey as Joe Simpson, Nicholas Aaron as Simon Yates, Richard Hawking as Himself and Ollie Ryall as Richard Hawking, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Touching the Void has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $13.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Touching the Void page.
If you liked it. Fans of Touching the Void 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 Touching the Void (2003)?
- In US, Touching the Void is available to stream on Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Touching the Void worth watching?
- Touching the Void holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Touching the Void?
- Touching the Void stars Brendan Mackey, Nicholas Aaron, Richard Hawking, Ollie Ryall and Joe Simpson.
- When was Touching the Void released?
- Touching the Void was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.