Movie

The Climb

★ 7.1(9)19981h 34m

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Good to know

Director: Bob Swaim
Release date: 1998-03-11
Runtime: 1h 34m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: New Zealand
Studio: Ellipse Programme

About The Climb

The Climb is a 1998 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Bob Swaim, starring John Hurt, Gregory Smith and David Strathairn. It has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 9 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Climb in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Baltimore, 1959. Danny's dad is the only man in the neighborhood who didn't fight in World War II. Danny, who's 12, gets teased and folks make nasty cracks about cowards. An old radio tower on a nearby hill is about to be torn down, and Danny decides to climb it to prove his courage. Help comes from an aging neighbor, Old Man Langer, a former construction foreman who's dying of cancer and wants Danny to help him commit suicide. Langer rigs pulleys and weights to help the lad make the climb. Meanwhile, an aggressive and angry neighbor (an army vet) regularly gets drunk and shoots off his rifle, and Danny's dad must confront him. It all comes to a head one stormy night.

Cast

John Hurt

Chuck Langer

Gregory Smith

Danny Himes

David Strathairn

Earl Himes

Stephen McHattie

Jack McLaskin

Seth Smith

Andy Sweeney

Sarah Buxton

Ruth Langer

Marla Sokoloff

Leslie Himes

Matthew Ness

Wayne Barto

Michael Saccente

Ed Langer

Tina Regtien

Eileen Barto

Oliver Hodges

Tommy Sweeney

Michael Galvin

Father Cronin

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Climb in United States?+

The Climb is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United States. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Climb on Netflix?+

The Climb is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is The Climb?+

The Climb has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

Who stars in The Climb?+

The Climb stars John Hurt, Gregory Smith, David Strathairn, Stephen McHattie and Seth Smith.

When did The Climb come out?+

The Climb is a 1998 movie directed by Bob Swaim.

What genre is The Climb?+

The Climb is Drama film.

Who directed The Climb?+

The Climb was directed by Bob Swaim.