Touching the Void

2003 · 1h 46m · Released

R Documentary, Action, Adventure, Drama

The true story of Joe Simpson and Simon Yates' disastrous and nearly-fatal mountain climb of 6,344m Siula Grande in the Cordillera Huayhuash in the Peruvian Andes in 1985.

Ratings

Based on audience scores

7.6 The Movie Database

N/A IMDb

N/A Rotten Tomatoes

N/A Metacritic

Where to stream Touching the Void

Streaming now in the United States on Philo, AMC+, Sundance Now, Kanopy, and Pluto TV.

Trailers and promos

Touching the Void Official Trailer #1 - Nicholas Aaron Movie (2003) HD

Touching the void trailer

Top cast and crew

Kevin Macdonald Director

Brendan Mackey Joe Simpson

Nicholas Aaron Simon Yates

Ollie Ryall Richard Hawking

JS Joe Simpson Himself

RH Richard Hawking Himself

SY Simon Yates Himself

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Frequently asked questions about Touching the Void

Where can I watch Touching the Void in the United States?

Touching the Void is available to stream on Philo, AMC+, Sundance Now, Kanopy, and Pluto TV in the United States. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

Can I watch Touching the Void for free?

Touching the Void streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy and Pluto TV. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.

What are the ratings for Touching the Void?

Touching the Void scores 7.6 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in Touching the Void?

Touching the Void stars Brendan Mackey, Nicholas Aaron, Ollie Ryall, Joe Simpson, and Richard Hawking. Kevin Macdonald is the director.

How long is Touching the Void?

Touching the Void runs 1h 46m (106 minutes).

When did Touching the Void come out?

Touching the Void was released on September 5, 2003.

Which studio made Touching the Void?

Touching the Void was produced by UK Film Council, DSP, and Film4 Productions in the United Kingdom.

How much did Touching the Void make at the box office?

Touching the Void grossed $13,885,802 worldwide.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.