Free Solo (2018)
Kernel Score: 89% · 1,478 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Documentary, Adventure
Released: 2018-09-28
Runtime: 100 minutes
Where to watch Free Solo
- Stream: Disney+, Hulu, Fubo, YouTube TV
- Free with ads: National Geographic
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
Free Solo parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that Free Solo is a PG-13 documentary following a climber's attempt to scale El Capitan without ropes or safety gear.
- Violence & scariness: Some — No violence, but the extreme, potentially fatal danger of ropeless climbing is a constant source of tension.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Alex Honnold as Self
- Tommy Caldwell as Self
- Jimmy Chin as Self
- Sanni McCandless as Self
- Mikey Schaefer as Self
- Cheyne Lempe as Self
- Mark Synnott as Self
Free Solo FAQ
Is Free Solo good?
Free Solo has an 89% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,478 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Free Solo?
In the US you can stream Free Solo on Disney+, Hulu, Fubo and YouTube TV, watch it free with ads on National Geographic and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Free Solo OK for kids?
Free Solo is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that Free Solo is a PG-13 documentary following a climber's attempt to scale El Capitan without ropes or safety gear.
What movies are like Free Solo?
If you liked Free Solo, try The Dawn Wall, 14 Peaks: Nothing Is Impossible, Meru and Fire of Love.