Cliffhanger (1993)
Ex-rangers on a treacherous mountain face ruthless hijackers in a relentless, high-octane battle for survival.
A year after losing his friend in a tragic 4,000-foot fall, former ranger Gabe Walker and his partner, Hal, are called to return to the same peak to rescue a group of stranded climbers, only to learn the climbers are actually thieving hijackers who are looking for boxes full of money.
How intense is Cliffhanger?
Cliffhanger is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Cliffhanger feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittyhigh octanepulpy
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Cliffhanger
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Is Cliffhanger for you?
Is Cliffhanger scary?
Only a little. Cliffhanger has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Cliffhanger gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Cliffhanger sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Cliffhanger OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Cliffhanger?
Cliffhanger runs 1h 53m.
Where can I stream Cliffhanger?
Cliffhanger is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Cliffhanger have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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