Climber's High (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2008, Climber's High is a drama film directed by Masato Harada, running about 145 minutes.
What it’s about. On August 12, 1985, a jumbo jet crashes, causing 520 fatalities, making the accident the biggest single-plane accident in the world. The local press reporters are tossed about by the waves of facts and rumors. While overwhelmed by the magnitude of the accident, Yuuki, in charge of this crash report at a local newspaper, faces a string of decision-making moments. What are news and a reporter? How should a man do his work and survive in a corporate hierarchy? What do family and friends mean to him? An intriguing story, which keeps the audience on the edge of tension and reality.
Who’s in it. Climber's High stars Shinichi Tsutsumi as Kazuo Kiki, Masato Sakai as Tatsuya Sayama, Machiko Ono as Chizuko Tamaki and Kenichi Endo as Yohei Todoroki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Climber's High has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Climber's High page.
If you liked it. Fans of Climber's High tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Climber's High (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Climber's High change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Climber's High worth watching?
- Climber's High holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Climber's High?
- Climber's High stars Shinichi Tsutsumi, Masato Sakai, Machiko Ono, Kenichi Endo and Keisuke Horibe.
- When was Climber's High released?
- Climber's High was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 145 minutes.