Meru
“Believe in the impossible”
Synopsis
Meru is the electrifying story of three elite American climbers—Conrad Anker, Jimmy Chin, and Renan Ozturk—bent on achieving the impossible.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Meru Official Trailer 1 (2015) - Documentary HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-07-20
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 25, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 16, 2016
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.3M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jimmy Chin, Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi
- Original Score
- J. Ralph
- Original Title
- Meru
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.3M
- Production Studios
- Little Monster Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jimmy Chin, Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi
J. Ralph
Jimmy Chin
Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi, Bob Eisenhardt
Jonas Tempel, Daniel T. Reiner, Elizabeth Lauren Reiner, Loren Bough, Jimmy Chin
Department Leadership Roster
Jimmy Chin
Director of Photography
Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi
Editor
Jimmy Chin
Director
Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi
Director
Bob Eisenhardt
Editor
Jimmy Chin
Producer
Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi
Producer
Shannon Ethridge
Producer
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
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Meru
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Meru about?
Meru is the electrifying story of three elite American climbers—Conrad Anker, Jimmy Chin, and Renan Ozturk—bent on achieving the impossible.
Who directed Meru?
Meru was directed by Jimmy Chin, Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi.
Who stars in Meru?
The principal cast of Meru includes Conrad Anker, Jimmy Chin, Renan Öztürk, Jon Krakauer, Jenni Lowe-Anker.
When was Meru released and how long is it?
Meru was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
How much did Meru make at the box office?
Meru grossed $2.3M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Meru?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Meru was composed by J. Ralph.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Meru?
Meru holds official age classifications: CA: R; DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).