Touching the Void (2003)
Kernel Score: 85% · 446 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Documentary, Action, Adventure, Drama
Released: 2003-09-05
Runtime: 106 minutes
Where to watch Touching the Void
- Stream: Philo, AMC+, Sundance Now
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Pluto TV
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
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.
Touching the Void parents' guide: ages 13+
Parents need to know that this true-story documentary-drama depicts a harrowing, near-fatal mountain climbing accident.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Rated R and centered on a near-fatal mountaineering accident, including injury and life-threatening peril in the Andes.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
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
Touching the Void FAQ
Is Touching the Void good?
Touching the Void has an 85% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 446 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Touching the Void?
In the US you can stream Touching the Void on Philo, AMC+ and Sundance Now and watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Pluto TV.
Is Touching the Void OK for kids?
Touching the Void is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 13+. Parents need to know that this true-story documentary-drama depicts a harrowing, near-fatal mountain climbing accident.
What movies are like Touching the Void?
If you liked Touching the Void, try Tell Me Who I Am, Meru, Cartel Land and North Face.