

Cliffhanger
“Hang on.”
A year after losing his friend in a tragic 4,000-foot fall, former ranger Gabe Walker and his partner, Hal, are called to return to the same peak to rescue a group of stranded climbers, only to learn the climbers are actually thieving hijackers who are looking for boxes full of money.
Where to watch Cliffhanger in United States
Can I watch Cliffhanger in United States? Yes — you can stream Cliffhanger in United States on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, and Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Click a service to open Cliffhanger there. Availability last verified on November 9, 2026.
Where is Cliffhanger streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Paramount Plus, STUDIOCANAL PRESENTS Apple TV Channel, Paramount+ Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | Club Illico, Crave Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, YouTube |
| Australia | BINGE, Binge Amazon Channel | JustWatch TV Store, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Filmtastic Amazon Channel, Filmlegenden Amazon Channel, Magenta TV+, CineMix+ Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, YouTube |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , Filmin | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Universal+ Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About Cliffhanger
Cliffhanger is a 1993 English-language action, adventure and thriller film directed by Renny Harlin. The cast is led by Sylvester Stallone, John Lithgow, Michael Rooker. It has a runtime of 1h 53m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 2800 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel.
Cliffhanger was produced by Carolco Pictures, Le Studio Canal+, and Pioneer and made in France and Italy. It was released on May 28, 1993, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $70 million, it went on to gross $255 million worldwide.
- Director
- Renny Harlin
- Writers
- Sylvester Stallone, Michael France
- Release date
- May 28, 1993
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Italy
- Budget
- $70 million
- Box office
- $255 million
- Production
- Carolco Pictures, Le Studio Canal+, Pioneer
Cliffhanger cast & crew
Cliffhanger was directed by Renny Harlin and written by Sylvester Stallone and Michael France.
The cast features Sylvester Stallone as Gabe Walker, John Lithgow as Qualen, Michael Rooker as Hal Tucker, Janine Turner as Jessie Deighan, Rex Linn as Travers, and Caroline Goodall as Kristel.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Trevor Jones, cinematography is by Alex Thomson, and it was produced by Mario Kassar and Alan Marshall.
Is Cliffhanger worth watching?
Cliffhanger holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 2,787 ratings, a solidly received action films.
At 1h 53m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action, adventure, and thriller, Cliffhanger is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Cliffhanger
In United States, you can stream Cliffhanger on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, and Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Cliffhanger

Sylvester Stallone
Gabe Walker

John Lithgow
Qualen

Michael Rooker
Hal Tucker

Janine Turner
Jessie Deighan

Rex Linn
Travers

Caroline Goodall
Kristel

Leon
Kynette

Craig Fairbrass
Delmar

Gregory Scott Cummins
Ryan

Denis Forest
Heldon

Michelle Joyner
Sarah

Max Perlich
Evan
Cliffhanger — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Cliffhanger in United States?
Cliffhanger is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is Cliffhanger on Netflix?
Yes — Cliffhanger is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is Cliffhanger in?
Cliffhanger is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Cliffhanger?
Cliffhanger runs 1 hours 53 minutes (113 minutes).
▸What is Cliffhanger rated?
Cliffhanger is rated R. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 2,787 ratings.











