Movie

Vertical Limit

“Hold your breath.”

★ 6.0(1,153)20002h 4m

Vertical Limit is streaming on Netflix, U-NEXT and Netflix Standard with Ads in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and FOD. Availability checked 12 June 2026.

Where to watch Vertical Limit

🇯🇵 Japan

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Good to know

Director: Martin Campbell
Release date: 2000-12-08
Runtime: 2h 4m
Language: English
Box office: $215,663,859
Budget: $75,000,000
Status: Released
Country: Germany
Studio: Global Medien KG

Vertical Limit — trailer

About Vertical Limit

Vertical Limit is a 2000 movie in the Adventure, Action and Thriller genres, directed by Martin Campbell, starring Chris O'Donnell, Robin Tunney and Bill Paxton. It has a runtime of 2 hours 4 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.0/10 from 1,153 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Vertical Limit in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

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

Themes & keywords

rescuehimalaya mountain rangemountaineerpakistanclimbingk2survivalmountain climbingmountaineeringadventurerkarakoramtense

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Vertical Limit in Japan?+

In Japan, you can stream Vertical Limit on Netflix, U-NEXT and Netflix Standard with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and FOD.

Is Vertical Limit on Netflix?+

Yes — Vertical Limit is available to stream on Netflix in Japan.

How long is Vertical Limit?+

Vertical Limit has a runtime of 2 hours 4 minutes (124 minutes).

Who stars in Vertical Limit?+

Vertical Limit stars Chris O'Donnell, Robin Tunney, Bill Paxton, Scott Glenn and Izabella Scorupco.

When did Vertical Limit come out?+

Vertical Limit is a 2000 movie directed by Martin Campbell.

What genre is Vertical Limit?+

Vertical Limit is Adventure, Action and Thriller film.

Who directed Vertical Limit?+

Vertical Limit was directed by Martin Campbell.