The Ascent
“Don't go down”
Synopsis
Special ops squad "Hell's Bastards" are sent to infiltrate a civil war to retrieve intel. The unit soon find themselves trapped on a never-ending stairwell forced to climb or die. To survive, they must revisit their past sins if they ever want to get off.
Top Cast
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Shayne Ward
Will Stanton
Bentley Kalu
Ben Garrett
Samantha Schnitzler
Kia
Alana Wallace
Hayley Nolan
Toby Osmond
Jack Ford
Spencer Collings
Carter Harris
Sophie Austin
Emma Walker
Phoebe Robinson-Galvin
Rachel Ryan
Julia Szamałek
Prisoner
Simon Meacock
Shaun Buxton
Mateusz Malecki
Mateus
Piotr Baumann
Pavel
Rachel Warren
Mother
Mark Woodyatt
Father
Release History & Theatrical Window
Frightfest
Festival / Special Debut
June 12, 2020
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tom Paton
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom Paton
- Original Score
- Max Sweiry
- Original Title
- The Ascent
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Mosley Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom Paton
Tom Paton
Max Sweiry
George Burt
Mikel Iriarte, Alexa Waugh, Tom Paton, George Burt, Kirsty Bell
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Paton
Writer
Tom Paton
Director
Mikel Iriarte
Producer
Max Sweiry
Original Music Composer
Alexa Waugh
Producer
George Burt
Director of Photography
Tom Paton
Producer
George Burt
Producer
Matt Page
Production Design
Darren Le Fevre
Stunt Coordinator
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ascent
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Ascent about?
Special ops squad "Hell's Bastards" are sent to infiltrate a civil war to retrieve intel. The unit soon find themselves trapped on a never-ending stairwell forced to climb or die. To survive, they must revisit their past sins if they ever want to get off.
Who directed The Ascent?
The Ascent was directed by Tom Paton.
Who stars in The Ascent?
The principal cast of The Ascent includes Shayne Ward, Bentley Kalu, Samantha Schnitzler, Alana Wallace, Toby Osmond.
When was The Ascent released and how long is it?
The Ascent was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for The Ascent?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ascent was composed by Max Sweiry.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Ascent?
The Ascent holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).