The Sharp End
Elite climbers and aerial adventurers confront breathtaking heights and unforgiving consequences in a visceral portrait of extreme outdoor risk.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- visceral
- propulsive
- awe-struck
- adrenaline night
- outdoor adventure marathon
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The film follows free soloing, high-ball bouldering, big-wall aid climbing, wingsuit BASE flying, high lining, and tower jumping in close proximity to the athletes.
The featured climbers repeatedly push barriers in disciplines where a minor error can have severe consequences.
Alex Honnold, Dean Potter, Steph Davis, Lisa Rands, Chris McNamara, and other climbers contribute distinct practices and perspectives.
The film showcases climbers and flyers operating in some of the wildest and most exposed landscapes on earth.
Films like The Sharp End, and why
The Dawn Wall
extreme climbing documentary focused on elite athletes, dangerous ascents, and awe-inspiring natural environments
Free Solo
adrenaline-driven documentary portrait of climbers confronting vertical landscapes and personal limits
Meru
visceral adventure documentary combining elite climbing, risk-taking, and spectacular wilderness cinematography
Movie Details
- Directors
- Nick Rosen, Peter Mortimer
- Release Date
- 2007-02-08
- Runtime
- 63 min
- Rating
- 7.5 / 10 (2)
Cast
- Hank Caylor
- Johnny Copp
- Micah Dash
- Alex Honnold
- Lisa Rands
- Chris McNamara
- Ammon McNeely
- Renan Öztürk
- Dean Potter
- Steph Davis
Common questions
- What is The Sharp End about?
- Elite climbers and aerial adventurers confront breathtaking heights and unforgiving consequences in a visceral portrait of extreme outdoor risk.
- What is The Sharp End like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Sharp End as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is The Sharp End violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in The Sharp End.
- Which films are like The Sharp End?
- Films with a similar feel include The Dawn Wall, Free Solo, and Meru.
- How long is The Sharp End?
- The Sharp End runs 63 minutes.
