The Ascent (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 2017, The Ascent is a thriller and crime film directed by Thomas Murtagh, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Veteran LAPD detective Henry Cardenas faces off against his toughest murder suspect yet, Vince Marins, who claims to be something other than human. Over the course of 24 hours, truths both new, and long buried will be revealed.
Who’s in it. The Ascent stars Miguel Pérez as Henry Cardenas and Stephen Buchanan as Vince Marins.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, The Ascent has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ascent page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ascent tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ascent (2017)?
- In US, The Ascent is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Ascent worth watching?
- The Ascent holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Ascent?
- The Ascent stars Miguel Pérez and Stephen Buchanan.
- When was The Ascent released?
- The Ascent was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.