King Lines
A breathtaking climbing documentary that turns elite ascents into a high-altitude rush of danger, beauty, and human determination.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- adrenaline-fueled
- inspirational
- awe-inspiring
- adventure movie night
- outdoor inspiration
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The film raises the spectacle and adrenaline of extreme rock climbing through footage centered on demanding ascents and exposed terrain.
Chris Sharma and other featured climbers pursue highly difficult routes that test the upper boundaries of climbing ability.
The overview specifically emphasizes grandeur and spectacle in mountain and rock environments.
The film combines extreme action with an explicitly inspirational portrait of mountaineers and rock climbers.
Films like King Lines, and why
The Dawn Wall
shared documentary focus on elite climbing, physical risk, and awe-inspiring mountain cinematography
Free Solo
shared extreme-sports documentary intensity, inspirational athletic achievement, and spectacular natural environments
Meru
shared adventure-documentary format, mountaineering subject matter, and emphasis on courage under extreme conditions
Movie Details
- Directors
- Peter Mortimer, Josh Lowell
- Release Date
- 2007-03-01
- Runtime
- 55 min
- Rating
- 7.0 / 10 (12)
Cast
- Chris Sharma
- Melissa LaCasse
- Tony Lamprecht
- Miquel Riera
- Sam Whittaker
Common questions
- What is King Lines about?
- A breathtaking climbing documentary that turns elite ascents into a high-altitude rush of danger, beauty, and human determination.
- What is King Lines like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of King Lines as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is King Lines violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in King Lines.
- Which films are like King Lines?
- Films with a similar feel include The Dawn Wall, Free Solo, and Meru.
- How long is King Lines?
- King Lines runs 55 minutes.
