Reel Rock 12
Four climbers confront towering routes, exposed oceanside cliffs, and entrenched expectations in a thrilling portrait of elite and adaptive climbing.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- thrilling
- awe-inspiring
- inspirational
- adventure movie night
- outdoor inspiration
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The film presents four separate profiles of Chris Sharma, Margo Hayes, Brad Gobright, and Maureen Beck.
Solo climbs above churning ocean waters and difficult rock routes make height and terrain central visual subjects.
Maureen Beck challenges expectations placed on her and adaptive climbers, while Margo Hayes breaks a major gender barrier in climbing.
Chris Sharma climbs solo over the ocean and Brad Gobright attempts reckless solo routes with a carefree attitude.
Films like Reel Rock 12, and why
The Dawn Wall
real-world climbing adventure, extreme physical risk, and awe-inspiring outdoor cinematography
Free Solo
documentary portrait of elite climbers pursuing technically demanding routes under intense pressure
Meru
anthology-style extreme sports storytelling centered on courage, danger, and human endurance
Movie Details
- Directors
- Cedar Wright, Nick Rosen, Peter Mortimer, Josh Lowell, Matty Hong, Taylor Keating
- Release Date
- 2017-11-04
- Runtime
- 100 min
- Rating
- 7.1 / 10 (5)
Cast
- Chris Sharma
- Alex Honnold
- Brad Gobright
- Maureen Beck
- Margo Hayes
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 12 about?
- Four climbers confront towering routes, exposed oceanside cliffs, and entrenched expectations in a thrilling portrait of elite and adaptive climbing.
- What is Reel Rock 12 like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Reel Rock 12 as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Reel Rock 12 violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Reel Rock 12.
- Which films are like Reel Rock 12?
- Films with a similar feel include The Dawn Wall, Free Solo, and Meru.
- How long is Reel Rock 12?
- Reel Rock 12 runs 100 minutes.
- Where can I watch Reel Rock 12?
- In United States, Reel Rock 12 is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video.
