The Summit
The Summit is a 2012 documentary film about the 2008 K2 disaster directed by Nick Ryan. It combines documentary footage with dramatized recreations of the events of the 2008 K2 disaster. On the way to and from the summit, eleven climbers died during a short time span creating one of the worst catastophes in climbing history. Much of the documentary footage was captured by Swedish mountaineer Fredrik Sträng. Sträng was planning to do a Documentary which was aborted due to the fact that he did not reach the summit. The footage was still valuable to help solving what really did happen since all the climbers had different stories about what happened.
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Frequently asked questions about The Summit
Where can I watch The Summit in the United States?
The Summit is available to stream on Philo, AMC+, Sundance Now, Kanopy, The Roku Channel, and Plex in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch The Summit for free?
The Summit streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy, The Roku Channel, Plex, and Xumo Play. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for The Summit?
The Summit scores 6.8 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Summit?
The Summit stars Christine Barnes, Christo Mitzkov, Hoselito Bite, Marco Confortola, and Cecilie Skog. Nick Ryan is the director.
How long is The Summit?
The Summit runs 1h 35m (95 minutes).
When did The Summit come out?
The Summit was released on October 4, 2013.
Which studio made The Summit?
The Summit was produced by Image Now and Diamond Docs in Ireland.
What was the budget for The Summit?
The Summit was made on a budget of $1,000,000.
How much did The Summit make at the box office?
The Summit grossed $243,550 worldwide, against a budget of $1,000,000.
What languages is The Summit in?
The Summit is in English, Basque, Italian, and Nepali, and its original language is English.
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