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127 Hours

127 Hours

Adventure · Drama · Thriller · 2010

The true story of mountain climber Aron Ralston's remarkable adventure to save himself after a fallen boulder crashes on his arm and traps him in an isolated canyon in Utah.

Movie details

127 Hours

“Every second counts.”

2010 Adventure · Drama · Thriller 1h 34m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

7.1 / 10

Community rating

The true story of mountain climber Aron Ralston's remarkable adventure to save himself after a fallen boulder crashes on his arm and traps him in an isolated canyon in Utah.

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What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Danny Boyle

Written by

Simon Beaufoy · Danny Boyle

James Franco

James Franco

Aron Ralston

Kate Mara

Kate Mara

Kristi Moore

Amber Tamblyn

Amber Tamblyn

Megan McBride

Clémence Poésy

Clémence Poésy

Rana

Lizzy Caplan

Lizzy Caplan

Sonja Ralston

Kate Burton

Kate Burton

Aron's Mom

Treat Williams

Treat Williams

Aron's Dad

Court is in session

Put 127 Hours on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Cool Ironist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.