The Climb

R

Released Nov 13, 2020

1 hr. 38 min.

Comedy

Drama

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Two lifelong pals test the boundaries of their friendship when a woman comes between them.

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Critics Consensus

The Climb uses the complicated bond between two friends to dissect male friendships in engaging -- and frequently funny -- fashion.

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Abel

Really enjoyed this.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/21/20

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Melissa

Hilarious. I snorted laughing at the pet where she flipped his dick.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/20/20

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Patrick

Funny. Artful. Different. So much I loved about this movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/20/20

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Anthony

This movie was awesome

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

12/11/20

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Mary Barry

So different...so good! Great screen writing and acting.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/04/20

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Harold

Seriously a unique film. Wasn't sure what to expect and then was surprised to see this gem. Cool interludes, good acting and good cinematography.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/04/20

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Michael Angelo Covino

Director

Kyle Marvin

Kyle

Michael Angelo Covino

Mike

Gayle Rankin

Marissa

Talia Balsam

Suzi

George Wendt

Jim

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Leah Greenblatt

Entertainment Weekly

For all the absurdist laughs (and not a few cringes) both men wring from it, their interplay feels both inherently ridiculous and entirely true to life; a bittersweet bromance writ in whiskey and spandex.

Rated: B+

Nov 21, 2020

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Adam Graham

Detroit News

"The Climb" often gets in its own way. Just like its characters don't know when enough is enough, neither does Covino.

Rated: C+

Nov 18, 2020

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Angie Han

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

It's often quite funny, but it's also sad. It's grounded, but with all these tiny touches of surrealism.

Nov 14, 2020

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Dan Bayer

Next Best Picture

The acerbic quality of the humor, instead of souring the whole thing, actually proves to be the zing the film needs to play enjoyably.

Rated: 7/10

May 13, 2022

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Robin Holabird

KUNR (Reno, NV)

The Climb struggles amidst challenging competition, using a low budget and no recognizable stars. It conquers these limitations with a fresh and sincere take on meaningful aspects of everyday life.

Jul 19, 2021

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John Serba

Decider

A comedy that's peculiar and thoughtful but mostly peculiar, with its own weird flourishes and offbeat rhythms.

May 6, 2021

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Synopsis

Two lifelong pals test the boundaries of their friendship when a woman comes between them.

Director: Michael Angelo Covino
Executive Producer: Adam Pincus, Ryan Heller
Screenwriter: Michael Angelo Covino
Distributor: Sony Pictures Classics
Production Co: Adastra Films, Watch This Ready, Topic Studios
Rating: R (Language|Brief Drug Use|Sexual Content|Some Nudity)
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 13, 2020, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 19, 2020
Box Office (Gross USA): $234.4K

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