

Vertical Limit
“Hold your breath.”
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.
Where to watch Vertical Limit in United States
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Where is Vertical Limit streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Netflix, Sony Pictures Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Netflix, Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Rakuten TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Sony One Amazon Channel | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | Netflix, U-NEXT, Netflix Standard with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About Vertical Limit
Vertical Limit is a 2000 English-language adventure, action and thriller film directed by Martin Campbell. The cast is led by Chris O'Donnell, Robin Tunney, Bill Paxton. It has a runtime of 2h 4m. Viewers rate it 6.0/10 across 1200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
Vertical Limit was produced by Global Medien KG and Columbia Pictures and made in Germany and United States of America. It was released on December 8, 2000, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $75 million, it went on to gross $216 million worldwide.
- Director
- Martin Campbell
- Writers
- Robert King, Terry Hayes
- Release date
- December 8, 2000
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Germany, United States of America
- Budget
- $75 million
- Box office
- $216 million
- Production
- Global Medien KG, Columbia Pictures
Vertical Limit cast & crew
Vertical Limit was directed by Martin Campbell and written by Robert King and Terry Hayes.
The cast features Chris O'Donnell as Peter Garrett, Robin Tunney as Annie Garrett, Bill Paxton as Elliot Vaughn, Scott Glenn as Montgomery Wick, Izabella Scorupco as Monique Aubertine, and Nicholas Lea as Tom McLaren.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by James Newton Howard, cinematography is by David Tattersall, and it was produced by Martin Campbell and Marcia Nasatir.
Is Vertical Limit worth watching?
Vertical Limit holds an audience score of 6.0/10 from 1,158 ratings, a solidly received adventure films.
At 2h 4m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy adventure, action, and thriller, Vertical Limit is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Vertical Limit
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Cast of Vertical Limit

Chris O'Donnell
Peter Garrett

Robin Tunney
Annie Garrett

Bill Paxton
Elliot Vaughn

Scott Glenn
Montgomery Wick

Izabella Scorupco
Monique Aubertine

Nicholas Lea
Tom McLaren

Temuera Morrison
Major Rasul

Alexander Siddig
Kareem Nazir

Stuart Wilson
Royce Garrett

Augie Davis
Aziz

Roshan Seth
Colonel Amir Salim
Alejandro Valdés-Rochin
Sergeant Asim
Vertical Limit — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Vertical Limit in United States?
Vertical Limit is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is Vertical Limit on Netflix?
Yes — Vertical Limit is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is Vertical Limit in?
Vertical Limit is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Italian, Urdu. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Vertical Limit?
Vertical Limit runs 2 hours 4 minutes (124 minutes).
▸What is Vertical Limit rated?
Vertical Limit is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 1,158 ratings.











