# K2 (1991)

> Two ambitious climbing partners test the limits of friendship and survival on K2, where every ascent turns nature into an unforgiving adversary.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/14635

## Facts

- Runtime: 102 min
- Genres: Thriller, Action, Adventure, Drama
- Director: Franc Roddam
- Cast: Michael Biehn, Matt Craven, Annie Grindlay, Blu Mankuma, Elena Wohl, Julia Nickson, Leslie Carlson, David Cubitt
- TMDB rating: 5.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0102178/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: tense, adrenaline-fueled, harsh, adventure movie night, mountain film marathon

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