Reel Rock 8
Four cinematic climbing stories celebrate elite athletes confronting towering routes, severe mountain environments, and the limits of human endurance.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- propulsive
- inspirational
- awe inspiring
- adventure movie night
- outdoor film festival
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The feature consists of four separate award-winning films assembled into a single Reel Rock program.
The film follows prominent climbing and mountaineering figures including Ueli Steck, Simone Moro, Alexei Bolotov, and Melissa Arnot.
Rock climbing and mountain climbing provide opportunities for expansive landscapes, exposed routes, and technically demanding ascents.
The featured climbers include international figures such as Simone Moro, Alexei Bolotov, and Yuji Hirayama alongside American athletes.
Films like Reel Rock 8, and why
The Alpinist
adventure documentary focused on elite climbers, dangerous ascents, and the physical demands of mountaineering
Dirtbag: The Legend of Fred Beckey
climbing documentary emphasizing athlete preparation, technical routes, risk, and personal endurance
Meru
mountain adventure documentary combining extreme landscapes, climbing culture, and high-stakes personal challenge
Free Solo
anthology-style outdoor sports documentary celebrating exceptional athletes and spectacular natural environments
Movie Details
- Directors
- Chuck Fryberger, Alex Russek, Brett Lowell, Zachary Barr, Nick Rosen, Rob Frost, Josh Lowell, Peter Mortimer
- Release Date
- 2013-09-19
- Runtime
- 135 min
- Rating
- 7.9 / 10 (7)
Cast
- Ueli Steck
- Simone Moro
- Alexei Bolotov
- Melissa Arnot
- Jim Bridwell
- Yuji Hirayama
- Adam Ondra
- Daniel Woods
- Chris Sharma
- Hazel Findlay
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video
- Buy
- Amazon Video
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Reel Rock 8 about?
- Four cinematic climbing stories celebrate elite athletes confronting towering routes, severe mountain environments, and the limits of human endurance.
- What is Reel Rock 8 like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Reel Rock 8 as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Reel Rock 8 violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Reel Rock 8.
- Which films are like Reel Rock 8?
- Films with a similar feel include The Alpinist, Dirtbag: The Legend of Fred Beckey, Meru, and Free Solo.
- How long is Reel Rock 8?
- Reel Rock 8 runs 135 minutes.
- Where can I watch Reel Rock 8?
- In United States, Reel Rock 8 is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video.
