The Challenge (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1938, The Challenge is an adventure, romance and history film directed by Milton Rosmer, running about 76 minutes.
What it’s about. Dramatization of the first climbing of the Matterhorn in 1865.
Who’s in it. The Challenge stars Robert Douglas as Edward Whymper, Luis Trenker as Jean Antoine Carrel, Joan Gardner as Felicitas - His Daughter and Frank Birch as Rev. Charles Hudson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Challenge has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Challenge page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Challenge tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Challenge (1938)?
- In US, The Challenge is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Challenge worth watching?
- The Challenge holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Challenge?
- The Challenge stars Robert Douglas, Luis Trenker, Joan Gardner, Frank Birch and Geoffrey Wardwell.
- When was The Challenge released?
- The Challenge was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.