The Dawn Wall
The definitive film on the climb that captured headlines and ignited imaginations worldwide. Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson ascend the hardest big wall of all time: a 19 day ascent of The Dawn Wall, on the 3,000 foot vertical face of El Capitan, in Yosemite National Park. The film travels deeper than the climb, digging into the history of the climbers and painting an intimate portrait of Caldwell's harrowing life experiences that culminated in a single-minded drive to complete this impossible climb. The Dawn Wall is a heart-warming and inspiring movie that celebrates perseverance, camaraderie, and the universal spirit of dreaming big, and never giving up.
Where to watch The Dawn Wall in United States
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About The Dawn Wall
The Dawn Wall is a 2017 English-language documentary and adventure film directed by Peter Mortimer and Josh Lowell. The cast is led by Tommy Caldwell, John Branch, Kevin Jorgeson. It has a runtime of 1h 41m. Viewers rate it 8.0/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on The CW.
The Dawn Wall was produced by Sender Films and Red Bull Media House and made in Austria and United States of America. It was released on November 1, 2017, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Peter Mortimer, Josh Lowell
- Release date
- November 1, 2017
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Austria, United States of America
- Production
- Sender Films, Red Bull Media House
The Dawn Wall cast & crew
The Dawn Wall was directed by Peter Mortimer and Josh Lowell.
The cast features Tommy Caldwell as Self, John Branch as Self, Kevin Jorgeson as Self, Beth Rodden as Self, and Becca Pietsch as Self.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Brett Lowell.
Is The Dawn Wall worth watching?
The Dawn Wall holds an audience score of 8.0/10 from 353 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed documentary films.
At 1h 41m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy documentary and adventure, The Dawn Wall is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Dawn Wall
In United States, you can stream The Dawn Wall on The CW. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of The Dawn Wall
Tommy Caldwell
Self
John Branch
Self
Kevin Jorgeson
Self
Beth Rodden
Self
Becca Pietsch
Self
The Dawn Wall — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Dawn Wall in United States?
The Dawn Wall is streaming on The CW in United States.
▸Is The Dawn Wall on The CW?
Yes — The Dawn Wall is currently available on The CW in United States.
▸What language is The Dawn Wall in?
The Dawn Wall is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Dawn Wall?
The Dawn Wall runs 1 hours 41 minutes (101 minutes).
▸What is The Dawn Wall rated?
The Dawn Wall is rated NR. It holds a 8.0/10 audience score from 353 ratings.
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