Reel Rock 19
Three globe-spanning climbing stories turn daring ascents, personal reinvention, and eccentric athletic personalities into an exhilarating documentary anthology.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- None
- adventurous
- heartfelt
- irreverent
- inspiration night
- outdoor adventure viewing
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The film showcases three world-premiere climbing films spanning different disciplines, characters, and continents.
The featured stories focus on major climbing objectives including Squamish's legendary Cobra Crack and other demanding ascents.
One segment is explicitly described as a heartfelt story of second chances in love and climbing.
The cast includes Kai Lightner, Didier Berthod, Siebe Vanhee, Sean Villanueva O'Driscoll, Nicolas Favresse, and Joe Kinder portraying themselves.
Films like Reel Rock 19, and why
The Dawn Wall
adventure documentary centered on elite climbing, physical risk, and remote natural environments
Free Solo
climbing documentary combining athletic challenge, personal struggle, and inspirational perseverance
Valley Uprising
ensemble outdoor adventure documentary built around demanding ascents and distinctive climbing personalities
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 2025-03-01
- Runtime
- 138 min
- Rating
- 0.0 / 10
Cast
- Kai Lightner
- Didier Berthod
- Siebe Vanhee
- Sean Villanueva O'Driscoll
- Nicolas Favresse
- Joe Kinder
- Cedar Pidgeon
- Thomasina Pidgeon
Common questions
- What is Reel Rock 19 about?
- Three globe-spanning climbing stories turn daring ascents, personal reinvention, and eccentric athletic personalities into an exhilarating documentary anthology.
- What is Reel Rock 19 like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Reel Rock 19 as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Reel Rock 19 violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Reel Rock 19.
- Which films are like Reel Rock 19?
- Films with a similar feel include The Dawn Wall, Free Solo, and Valley Uprising.
- How long is Reel Rock 19?
- Reel Rock 19 runs 138 minutes.
