Reel Rock 5
A breathtaking showcase of elite climbers and extreme mountain athletes confronting rock, ice, altitude, and fear.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- exhilarating
- awe-struck
- motivational
- adventure night
- outdoor sports viewing
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The film foregrounds speed link-ups on Alpine faces, difficult bouldering, rock climbing, and ice climbing.
Ueli Steck, Dean Potter, Graham Hunt, Daniel Woods, Paul Robinson, and Chris Sharma appear as themselves while pursuing demanding climbs.
The overview centers death-defying Alpine ascents, base jumping, and hazardous rock and snow environments.
Reel Rock 2010 surveys speed climbing, bouldering, rock climbing, ice climbing, and related extreme feats rather than following one continuous protagonist.
Films like Reel Rock 5, and why
The Dawn Wall
adrenaline-driven climbing documentary focused on elite athletes, extreme environments, and physical mastery
Free Solo
adventure documentary combining dangerous ascent footage, athlete perseverance, and spectacular mountain landscapes
Valley Uprising
cinematic extreme-sports documentary emphasizing risk, skill, snow, rock, and awe-inspiring natural settings
Movie Details
- Directors
- Rob Frost, Josh Lowell, Brett Lowell, Peter Mortimer
- Release Date
- 2010-09-01
- Runtime
- 97 min
- Rating
- 8.4 / 10 (5)
Cast
- Ueli Steck
- Dean Potter
- Graham Hunt
- Daniel Woods
- Paul Robinson
- Chris Sharma
- Alex Honnold
- Cedar Wright
- Lisa Rands
- Peter Croft
Common questions
- What is Reel Rock 5 about?
- A breathtaking showcase of elite climbers and extreme mountain athletes confronting rock, ice, altitude, and fear.
- What is Reel Rock 5 like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Reel Rock 5 as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Reel Rock 5 violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Reel Rock 5.
- Which films are like Reel Rock 5?
- Films with a similar feel include The Dawn Wall, Free Solo, and Valley Uprising.
- How long is Reel Rock 5?
- Reel Rock 5 runs 97 minutes.
