Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- witty
- uplifting
- warm
- lazy sunday
- date night
What critics said
Critics generally found the film an engaging, accessible French comedy adventure with appealing performances and scenic ambition, though its conventional romance and formula limit its impact.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Samy has no mountaineering experience yet attempts Everest, placing a suburban young man in an extreme professional climbing environment.
Samy decides to climb Mount Everest to demonstrate to Nadia that he would do anything for her.
The Everest expedition turns Samy's grand romantic gesture into a test of confidence, endurance, and personal transformation.
The narrative moves from suburban life toward the visually imposing terrain of Mount Everest and the Himalayas.
Films like The Climb, and why
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
Shared romantic motivation, fish out of water humor, and accessible feel good adventure structure.
Eddie the Eagle
Shared underdog ambition, comic personal transformation, and uplifting mountain-climbing adventure.
The Intouchables
Shared French comedy sensibility, romantic pursuit, and an ordinary protagonist attempting an outsized challenge.
Movie Details
- Director
- Ludovic Bernard
- Release Date
- 2017-01-25
- Runtime
- 103 min
- Rating
- 6.7 / 10 (910)
Cast
- Ahmed Sylla
- Alice Belaïdi
- Kévin Razy
- Nicolas Wanczycki
- Waly Dia
- Maïmouna Gueye
- Denis Mpunga
- Fadila Belkebla
- Moussa Maaskri
- Umesh Tamang
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is The Climb about?
- A romantically motivated suburban dreamer tackles Everest without experience, turning an extravagant gesture into a comic test of courage and self-worth.
- What is The Climb like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Climb as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.
- Is The Climb violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in The Climb.
- What did critics think of The Climb?
- Critics generally found the film an engaging, accessible French comedy adventure with appealing performances and scenic ambition, though its conventional romance and formula limit its impact.
- Which films are like The Climb?
- Films with a similar feel include The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Eddie the Eagle, and The Intouchables.
- How long is The Climb?
- The Climb runs 103 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Climb?
- In United States, The Climb streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
