Touching the Void(2003)
“The closer you are to death. The more you realize you are alive.”
Overview
The true story of Joe Simpson and Simon Yates' disastrous and nearly-fatal mountain climb of 6,344m Siula Grande in the Cordillera Huayhuash in the Peruvian Andes in 1985.
Director
Kevin Macdonald
Studio
UK Film Council
Revenue
$14M
Cast
Brendan Mackey
as Joe Simpson
Nicholas Aaron
as Simon Yates
Ollie Ryall
as Richard Hawking
Joe Simpson
as Himself
Richard Hawking
as Himself
Simon Yates
as Himself
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2003
Runtime
1h 46m
Language
English
Rating
7.6 / 10
Box Office
$14M
Production Companies
UK Film Council • DSP • Film4 Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Touching the Void?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Touching the Void (2003).
What is Touching the Void about?▼
The true story of Joe Simpson and Simon Yates' disastrous and nearly-fatal mountain climb of 6,344m Siula Grande in the Cordillera Huayhuash in the Peruvian Andes in 1985.
Who directed Touching the Void?▼
Touching the Void was directed by Kevin Macdonald and released in 2003. It is a documentary, action, adventure, drama film.
How long is Touching the Void?▼
Touching the Void has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
Who stars in Touching the Void?▼
The cast of Touching the Void includes Brendan Mackey as Joe Simpson, Nicholas Aaron as Simon Yates, Ollie Ryall as Richard Hawking, Joe Simpson as Himself, Richard Hawking as Himself and more.
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