Free Solo
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Follow Alex Honnold as he becomes the first person to ever free solo climb Yosemite's 3,000ft high El Capitan Wall. With no ropes or safety gear, he completed arguably the greatest feat in rock climbing history.
Cast
- Alex Honnold
- Tommy Caldwell
- Jimmy Chin
- Cheyne Lempe
- Mikey Schaefer
- Sanni McCandless
- Dierdre Wolownick
- Peter Croft
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- Sep 18, 2018
a great movie about how annoying it is to date men
David SimsDec 11, 2020I honestly feel like if this guy didn’t climb rocks, he’d be a serial killer.
ᴬⁿᵗʰᵒⁿʸMay 17, 2019the most stressful part of this movie was trying to figure out why these two people are dating
blythe roberson - Oct 27, 2018
I lost all the liquid in my body thru my hands
fran hoepfnerFeb 10, 2019“That is the most magnificent crack in the entire world”
Arlo McLeanJan 17, 2019The great thing about cinema is that it allows us to experience things we would never be able to do in real life, like spend more than 5 seconds with this unbearable prick.
esther - Feb 13, 2019
what was more monumental, alex climbing the mountain or alex saying "i love you, i appreciate you"?
adelaideJun 15, 2022how and why have i watched this three times
KarstenJan 4, 2019when Alex was like "a girlfriend is just so easy to manage and tiny and cute and doesn't take up space" the woman behind us yelled "like a hamster?"
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- Brynn likedFree Solo
I think his take on life is incredibly interesting and relatable. He’s accomplished amazing things and this was such a thrill to watch. I can’t begin to understand the pressure of a crew watching you accomplish a life goal. Amazing. “What a delight”
N8 lovedFree Solo9/10 I don’t usually love documentaries, let alone rock climbing, BUT HOLY COW this was amazing. The film really puts you in Alex’s mind and you start to feel and understand everything as he prepares to and eventually summits the Half Dome. So much suspense and such a great film
Yort Terglund likedFree SoloYou’d have to physically torture me to sit down and have a conversation with Alex Honnold, but talent recognizes talent. Absolutely insane documentary
- Jay Thompson lovedFree Solo
This guy is INSANE. Excellent.
Semmy lovedFree SoloIt’s great but there’s not much to review here. It tells the story of the first man to free solo El Capitan, Alex Honnold. Although this documentary was focused around the climb itself, I thought it did a great job at picking apart his mindset. This guys got some balls. 9.1/10.
tiara lovedFree SoloI’ve been super interested in climbing videos recently and came across Alex Honnold. This documentary is so inspiring and real. My palms were so sweaty watching this. Alex has such a clear mindset to be focused and to accomplish a literal life or death situation. WOW!!!
- MovieDaddy watched_neutraldFree Solo
This is a clear cut “one man’s journey” with no rhyme or reason for his need to accomplish this goal. That being said, it’s hard to look away as he attempts this insane challenge. Watching the reactions of the crew along the way adds a grounded sense of perspective.
Ryan likedFree SoloI can't rate this a love only for the fact that this had me on edge pretty much the whole time, I don't think I can watch it again. That being said, I didn't have to hit legs this week cuz my cheeks were clenched for over an hour. This guy is nuts
Kate lovedFree SoloAlex Honnold is an absolute beast. Phenomenal cinematography showcases his free solo ascent of El Cap. I was on my toes for the whole thing. Really inspirational. Shows a ton of rock climbing techniques and BTS of his climbing lifestyle
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- HBHayla Beck
Being a climber, I loved seeing an original climbing movie as well as seeing Alex perform. Unreal
JCJimmy ChengI don't say this often, but this is a must see for almost everyone.
TTTony Tschanzintense and true. Only possible to watch because we know Alex succeeded. OK to have this spoiler.
- BABenjamin Aprile
It was a bit nerve wracking in the third act watching the ascent, but he seemed to have an overall cavalier attitude to the whole thing so it made it hard to root for him. I instead just had to sit back and watch it unfold, and ended up feeling sorry for the doc crew with…
KAKurt AndersonA must see for any adrenaline junkie!
JLJ LHoly crap! You should wear a heart rate monitor watching this movie. It is intense!!
- DSDustin Stubbs
Very intense film, my hands were sweating the whole time watching Alex’s ascent. Overall, I think the was an excellent film, the cinematography was exceptional, seeing the real life struggle of his loved ones was riveting, but also the understanding not to interfere with…
HRHungry RoamerGreat movie, must see!
MRMary RiveraWell done and inspiring. The cinematography was excellent at capturing a feat that most of us will never achieve.
Metacritic
Sep 28, 2018
The result is a documentary that’s fascinated with its subject without being reverent, one that’s beautifully photographed (the way that Vasarhelyi and Chin capture the scale of Honnold’s climb is stunning) without ignoring the horrifying consequences lurking if he fails.
David Sims
The Atlantic
Sep 27, 2018
In the end, the answer may be only slightly deeper than “because it’s there”, but for 100 nerve-racking minutes, Free Solo brings us one man’s suicidal quest with sympathy, grace, and a ton of adrenalin.
Chris Nashawaty
Entertainment Weekly
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Free Solo (2018) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG-13, meaning that some material may be considered inappropriate for children under 13.
How long is Free Solo (2018)?
The movie is 1hr 37min long.
What's Free Solo (2018) about?
Follow Alex Honnold as he becomes the first person to ever free solo climb Yosemite's 3,000ft high El Capitan Wall. With no ropes or safety gear, he completed arguably the greatest feat in rock climbing history.
Who's the cast of Free Solo (2018)?
- Alex Honnold as Himself
- Tommy Caldwell as Himself
- Jimmy Chin as Himself
- Cheyne Lempe as Himself
- Mikey Schaefer as Himself
- Sanni McCandless as Herself
- Dierdre Wolownick as Herself
- Peter Croft as Himself
Who's the director behind Free Solo (2018)?
Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi directed Free Solo (2018).
Who produced Free Solo (2018)?
Jimmy Chin, Aaron Cook and James Cutting produced Free Solo (2018).
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