The Climb

The Climb

Directed by Ludovic Bernard

Produced by France 2 Cinéma, DACP Films

2017103 min6.7 / 10

A lighthearted, true-story adventure about a man pursuing an impossible dream to win back love, blending romantic comedy with the grandeur of Everest.

A true story of Samy, native of La Courneuve, who is out of love for Nadia, decides to climb Mount Everest.

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Questions people ask

  • Does The Climb end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 90% of films.

  • Is The Climb scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is The Climb violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is The Climb easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.

  • Is The Climb sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

52/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity61

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise42

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love55

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like The Climb, and what each one shares →

Like The Climb

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Climb

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Climb, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Climb, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Climb, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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