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Release Year2018
Runtime1h 40m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationPG-13
GenresDocumentary, Adventure
Votes1,545
DirectorJimmy Chin, Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi
WritersJimmy Chin, Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.9 out of 10
Cast7 credited
Also Known AsFree Solo
About Free Solo
Follow Alex Honnold as he attempts to become the first person to ever free solo climb Yosemite's 3,000 foot high El Capitan wall. With no ropes or safety gear, this would arguably be the greatest feat in rock climbing history.
Directed by Jimmy Chin, Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi, Free Solo leans on a strong ensemble — Alex Honnold, Tommy Caldwell, Jimmy Chin — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2018.
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