The Mountain Between Us (2017)
Stranded survivors endure a gritty, intimate struggle against the elements, finding unexpected connection in the vast wilderness.
Stranded on a mountain after a tragic plane crash, two strangers must work together to endure the extreme elements of the remote, snow-covered terrain. When they realize help is not coming, they embark on a perilous journey across hundreds of miles of wilderness, pushing each other to survive and discovering their inner strength.
How intense is The Mountain Between Us?
The Mountain Between Us is mildly scary, with light gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a date-night pick. Rated PG-13.
What The Mountain Between Us feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittyintimatemelancholy
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionDate night
Where to stream The Mountain Between Us
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Is The Mountain Between Us for you?
Is The Mountain Between Us scary?
Only a little. The Mountain Between Us has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Mountain Between Us gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3).
Is The Mountain Between Us sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Mountain Between Us OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is The Mountain Between Us?
The Mountain Between Us runs 1h 49m.
Where can I stream The Mountain Between Us?
The Mountain Between Us is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does The Mountain Between Us have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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