# The Toughest Footrace on Earth (2025)

> Two Belgian brothers push their bodies and bond to the limit across a punishing 250-kilometre desert ultramarathon.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/7446494

## Facts

- Runtime: 126 min
- Genres: Documentary
- Director: Milan Cools, Luca Silvestre
- Cast: Average Rob, Arno Van Impe, Milan Cools, Karel Sabbe, Denzel Bos, Laurens Borré, Veerle Vleminckx, Vincent Vanbelle
- TMDB rating: 9.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt37329919/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: gritty, intense, inspiring, inspirational viewing, sports movie night

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