127 Hours (2010)
Kernel Score: 80% · 7,975 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Adventure, Drama, Thriller
Released: 2010-11-12
Runtime: 94 minutes
Is 127 Hours worth watching?
Worth watching. A tense, surprisingly watchable true story about a climber trapped alone in a canyon. Danny Boyle keeps the energy up in a very small space, but the key scene is hard to watch.
Watch it if you
- like survival true stories
- want a one-person thriller with plenty of style
- enjoy Danny Boyle's energy
Skip it if you
- are squeamish about gore
- dislike long stretches with one character
Best for: Solo night in
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch 127 Hours
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
The true story of mountain climber Aron Ralston's remarkable adventure to save himself after a fallen boulder crashes on his arm and traps him in an isolated canyon in Utah.
127 Hours parents' guide: ages 13+
Parents need to know that 127 Hours is an R-rated true survival story featuring an extremely graphic self-amputation scene.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Intense, graphic depiction of a man amputating his own trapped arm to survive.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like 127 Hours
If you liked 127 Hours, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Slumdog Millionaire (2008) — 89%: Same director, same restless energy and uplift.
- Thirteen Lives (2022) — 88%: Real-life rescue story with mounting tension.
- Trainspotting (1996) — 88%: Boyle at his sharpest and wildest.
- 28 Days Later (2002) — 82%: Boyle again, with fear and isolation.
- Deliverance (1972) — 82%: A group trapped in a wilderness they can't beat.
- Sunshine (2007) — 77%: Boyle's space thriller about people under pressure.
Director
Cast
- James Franco as Aron Ralston
- Kate Mara as Kristi Moore
- Amber Tamblyn as Megan McBride
- Clémence Poésy as Rana
- Lizzy Caplan as Sonja Ralston
- Kate Burton as Aron's Mom
- Treat Williams as Aron's Dad
- Sean Bott as Aron's Friend
- Fenton Quinn as Blue John
- John Lawrence as Brion
127 Hours FAQ
Is 127 Hours worth watching?
Worth watching. A tense, surprisingly watchable true story about a climber trapped alone in a canyon. Danny Boyle keeps the energy up in a very small space, but the key scene is hard to watch.
Where can I watch 127 Hours?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is 127 Hours OK for kids?
127 Hours is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 13+. Parents need to know that 127 Hours is an R-rated true survival story featuring an extremely graphic self-amputation scene.
What movies are like 127 Hours?
If you liked 127 Hours, try Slumdog Millionaire, Thirteen Lives, Trainspotting and 28 Days Later.