Touching the Void
“The closer you are to death. The more you realize you are alive.”
Synopsis
The true story of Joe Simpson and Simon Yates' disastrous and nearly-fatal mountain climb of 6,344m Siula Grande in the Cordillera Huayhuash in the Peruvian Andes in 1985.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Touching the Void Official Trailer #1 - Nicholas Aaron Movie (2003) HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-10-05
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 5, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 23, 2004
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$13.9M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kevin Macdonald
- Screenplay & Story
- Joe Simpson
- Original Score
- Alex Heffes
- Original Title
- Touching the Void
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Worldwide Gross
- $13.9M
- Production Studios
- UK Film Council, DSP, Film4 Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kevin Macdonald
Joe Simpson
Alex Heffes
Keith Partridge, Mike Eley
Justine Wright
Robin Gutch, John Smithson, Paul Trijbits, Charles Furneaux
Department Leadership Roster
Alex Heffes
Original Music Composer
Keith Partridge
Director of Photography
Justine Wright
Editor
John Smithson
Producer
Kevin Macdonald
Director
Mike Eley
Director of Photography
Patrick Bill
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Touching the Void
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Touching the Void about?
The true story of Joe Simpson and Simon Yates' disastrous and nearly-fatal mountain climb of 6,344m Siula Grande in the Cordillera Huayhuash in the Peruvian Andes in 1985.
Who directed Touching the Void?
Touching the Void was directed by Kevin Macdonald.
Who stars in Touching the Void?
The principal cast of Touching the Void includes Brendan Mackey, Nicholas Aaron, Ollie Ryall, Joe Simpson, Richard Hawking.
When was Touching the Void released and how long is it?
Touching the Void was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
How much did Touching the Void make at the box office?
Touching the Void grossed $13.9M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Touching the Void?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Touching the Void was composed by Alex Heffes.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Touching the Void?
Touching the Void holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).