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Summary Tale of young climber Peter Garrett (O'Donnell), who must launch a treacherous and extraordinary rescue effort up K2, the world's second highest peak. Confronting both his own limitations and the awesome power of nature' uncontrollable elements, Peter risks his life to save his sister, Annie (Tunney), and her summit team (Paxton and Lea)...

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Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 29 Critic Reviews
48
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 43 User Ratings
6.2
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Summary Tale of young climber Peter Garrett (O'Donnell), who must launch a treacherous and extraordinary rescue effort up K2, the world's second highest peak. Confronting both his own limitations and the awesome power of nature' uncontrollable elements, Peter risks his life to save his sister, Annie (Tunney), and her summit team (Paxton and Lea)...

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 29 Critic Reviews
48
38% Positive
11 Reviews
41% Mixed
12 Reviews
21% Negative
6 Reviews

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 29 Critic Reviews
48
38% Positive
11 Reviews
41% Mixed
12 Reviews
21% Negative
6 Reviews

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User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 43 User Ratings
6.2
47% Positive
20 Ratings
40% Mixed
17 Ratings
14% Negative
6 Ratings

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User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 43 User Ratings
6.2
47% Positive
20 Ratings
40% Mixed
17 Ratings
14% Negative
6 Ratings

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Production Company Columbia Pictures, Global Entertainment Productions GmbH & Company Medien KG, Mountain High Productions
Release Date Dec 8, 2000
Duration 2 h 4 m
Rating PG-13
Tagline This December. Fear will Fall. Courage will Rise.
Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Golden Trailer Awards
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
BAFTA Awards
1 Nomination