127 Hours (2010)
A trapped climber faces an impossible choice, enduring bleak, gritty suspense in a relentless fight for survival.
The true story of mountain climber Aron Ralston's remarkable adventure to save himself after a fallen boulder crashes on his arm and traps him in an isolated canyon in Utah.
How intense is 127 Hours?
127 Hours is mildly scary, with graphic gore and some violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What 127 Hours feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulbleak
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
- True story
- Yes, based on a book.
Where to stream 127 Hours
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Is 127 Hours for you?
Is 127 Hours scary?
Only a little. 127 Hours has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is 127 Hours gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is 127 Hours sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is 127 Hours OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is 127 Hours?
127 Hours runs 1h 34m.
Where can I stream 127 Hours?
127 Hours is streaming on Prime Video.
Does 127 Hours have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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