Free Solo
“Live beyond fear.”
Synopsis
Follow Alex Honnold as he attempts to become the first person to ever free solo climb Yosemite's 3,000 foot high El Capitan wall. With no ropes or safety gear, this would arguably be the greatest feat in rock climbing history.
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Free Solo - Trailer | National GeographicOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-08-11
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Adelaide Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 28, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 12, 2019
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$21.8M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jimmy Chin, Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi
- Original Score
- Marco Beltrami
- Original Title
- Free Solo
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Worldwide Gross
- $21.8M
- Production Studios
- National Geographic Documentary Films, Little Monster Films, Itinerant Media, Parkes+MacDonald Image Nation, National Geographic
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jimmy Chin, Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi
Marco Beltrami
Jimmy Chin, Clair Popkin, Mikey Schaefer, Cheyne Lempe
Bob Eisenhardt
Shannon Dill, Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi, Jimmy Chin, Evan Hayes, Laurie MacDonald
Department Leadership Roster
Jimmy Chin
Director
Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi
Director
Shannon Dill
Producer
Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi
Producer
Jimmy Chin
Producer
Evan Hayes
Producer
Jimmy Chin
Director of Photography
Clair Popkin
Director of Photography
Mikey Schaefer
Director of Photography
Marco Beltrami
Original Music Composer
Bob Eisenhardt
Editor
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Free Solo
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What is Free Solo about?
Follow Alex Honnold as he attempts to become the first person to ever free solo climb Yosemite's 3,000 foot high El Capitan wall. With no ropes or safety gear, this would arguably be the greatest feat in rock climbing history.
Who directed Free Solo?
Free Solo was directed by Jimmy Chin, Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi.
Who stars in Free Solo?
The principal cast of Free Solo includes Alex Honnold, Tommy Caldwell, Jimmy Chin, Sanni McCandless, Mikey Schaefer.
When was Free Solo released and how long is it?
Free Solo was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
How much did Free Solo make at the box office?
Free Solo grossed $21.8M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Free Solo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Free Solo was composed by Marco Beltrami.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Free Solo?
Free Solo holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).