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
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Cliffhanger there. Availability last verified on June 23, 2026.
Where is Cliffhanger streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Club Illico | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | BINGE, Foxtel Now | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | WOW, Sky Go, Filmtastic Amazon Channel, Filmlegenden Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , Filmin, FlixOlé | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| 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 2600 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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 2,643 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
Cliffhanger isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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 not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸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 2,643 ratings.
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