Free Solo (2018)
An earnest climber attempts an epic, gritty ascent without ropes, creating suspense with every measured move.
Follow Alex Honnold as he attempts to become the first person to ever free solo climb Yosemite's 3,000 foot high El Capitan wall. With no ropes or safety gear, this would arguably be the greatest feat in rock climbing history.
How intense is Free Solo?
Free Solo is properly scary, with no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What Free Solo feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittyepicintimateearnest
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
- True story
- Yes, based on true events.
Where to stream Free Solo
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 9, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Free Solo for you?
Is Free Solo scary?
Yes, properly. Free Solo is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is Free Solo gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Free Solo sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Free Solo OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 2, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Free Solo?
Free Solo runs 1h 40m.
Where can I stream Free Solo?
Free Solo is streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.
Does Free Solo have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Cast and crew
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