Vertical Limit
Hold your breath.
2000 • 124 min • Adventure · Action · Thriller
Synopsis
Trapped near the summit of K2, the world's second-highest mountain, Annie Garrett radios to base camp for help. Brother Peter hears Annie's message and assembles a team to save her and her group before they succumb to K2's unforgiving elements. But, as Annie lays injured in an icy cavern, the rescuers face several terrifying events that could end the rescue attempt -- and their lives.
Our family guide
Best from age 12- 60 Audience · 1197 · 100%
A thrilling rescue mission unfolds on K2, the world's second-highest mountain, as a brother leads a team to save his sister and her injured climbing party. Facing extreme weather and dangerous terrain, they battle against time and the mountain's unforgiving elements.
- Violence & peril
- 6/10
- Language
- 3/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 1/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 1/10
- Scary moments
- 7/10
Heads up
- Intense mountain climbing dangers
- Characters face life-threatening situations
- Some emotional moments related to loss
- Brief, mild profanity
What it models well
- Courage and determination
- Family loyalty and sacrifice
- Teamwork and perseverance
- Resilience in the face of danger
Talk about it after
- The risks and rewards of extreme sports
- Making tough decisions under pressure
- The importance of preparation and safety
- Coping with grief and loss
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Top billed cast
Director: Martin Campbell • Crew: Robert King, Robert King, Terry Hayes
Trailers & clips
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.0/10 (1,197)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $75,000,000
- Box office
- $215,663,859
- IMDb
- tt0190865
