Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- aspirational
- warm
- youthful
- family movie night
- snow day
What critics said
Critics broadly regarded it as a formulaic but charming Disney Channel sports romance with picturesque snowboarding action, positive messages, and strong appeal for tweens.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Will rebuilds his confidence after a career-ending snowboarding wipe-out while Kayla trains to regain her competitive standing.
A video of Will’s spectacular failure spreads online and brands him an “epic fail.”
Will designs Kayla’s rigorous training regimen, while Kayla works to inspire him past self-doubt.
Snowboarding action, slow-motion athletic performances, and picturesque snowy resort landscapes define the film’s presentation.
Films like Cloud 9, and why
Motocrossed
shared teen sports drama, self-belief themes, inspirational competition, and accessible family tone
Brink!
shared Disney Channel coming-of-age structure, competitive athletics, romance, and feel-good energy
Ice Princess
shared youth sports setting, underdog training arc, family-friendly romance, and uplifting tone
Full-Court Miracle
shared teen competition, personal redemption, positive role models, and formulaic but charming family entertainment
Movie Details
- Director
- Paul Hoen
- Release Date
- 2014-01-17
- Runtime
- 90 min
- Rating
- 6.9 / 10 (549)
Cast
- Luke Benward
- Dove Cameron
- Mike Manning
- Kiersey Clemons
- Amy Farrington
- Patrick Fabian
- Carlon Jeffery
- Andrew Lewis Caldwell
- Dillon Lane
- Colton Tran
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Disney Plus, The Surf Network Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Cloud 9 about?
- A disgraced young snowboarder and a fallen champion coach each other toward renewed confidence on the slopes.
- What is Cloud 9 like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Cloud 9 as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Cloud 9 violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Cloud 9.
- What did critics think of Cloud 9?
- Critics broadly regarded it as a formulaic but charming Disney Channel sports romance with picturesque snowboarding action, positive messages, and strong appeal for tweens.
- Which films are like Cloud 9?
- Films with a similar feel include Motocrossed, Brink!, Ice Princess, and Full-Court Miracle.
- How long is Cloud 9?
- Cloud 9 runs 90 minutes.
- Where can I watch Cloud 9?
- In United States, Cloud 9 streams on Disney Plus, The Surf Network Amazon Channel.
