The Mountain Between Us

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The Mountain Between Us

PG-13

Released Oct 6, 2017

1h 44m

Adventure

Drama

Romance

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Stranded on a mountain after a tragic plane crash, two strangers must work together to endure the extreme elements of the remote, snow-covered terrain. Realizing that help is not on the way, they embark on a perilous journey across hundreds of miles of wilderness, pushing each other to survive and discovering their inner strength.

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Critics Consensus

The Mountain Between Us may be too far-fetched for some viewers to appreciate, but it's elevated by reliably engaging performances from Idris Elba and Kate Winslet.

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Sandra Hall

Sydney Morning Herald

In the end, all depends on the appeal of Elba and Winslet and they don't disappoint.

Rated: 3/5

Oct 20, 2017

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Stephen Romei

The Australian

Winslet and Elba are easy actors to watch and the landscape shots are beautiful, but this movie is just silly.

Rated: 2/5

Oct 19, 2017

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Ben Sachs

Chicago Reader

I was surprised by the film's shift from adventure story to romantic melodrama, and yet the turn feels natural. Everyday life more often resembles a melodrama than an adventure story.

Oct 19, 2017

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Winslet and Elba, of course, remain magnetic screen presences, though their dull character descriptions prevent anything beyond passing emotional investment.

Rated: 2/4

Mar 17, 2022

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Lauren Bradshaw

Fangirl Freakout

The Mountain Between Us is an enthralling story from start to finish, one even more captivating to watch thanks to the captivating cinematography and excellent performances from Winslet and Elba.

Rated: B

Nov 21, 2021

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Hosea Rupprecht

Pauline Media Studies

Sometimes the movie manages to drag a little as limping Alex slogs along behind Ben but that gives the audience time to admire the breathtaking scenery of the film...

Aug 24, 2021

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Синем С

Those who gave it five stars, obviously do not even know about the book. Completely disappointed…

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

06/13/25

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Rachel G

Having read the book before watching the movie, the movie is extremely disappointing. Most of the movie is the complete opposite of what happened in the book, and there were things in the movie that never happened in the book. If you are watching without reading the book, this would be a 3/5, good story line, but extremely sped up from what it was.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

05/05/25

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Holley I

I've watched this movie twice and will watch it again. Some reviewers seem to think the story is pretty far-fetched, but having flown in small planes through the Rockies in good weather, I can tell you the fear of such an accident is very real. I do think an experienced pilot wouldn't fail to file a flight plan, but otherwise it could happen. If I had to be in a crash, I'd hope to have a doctor with me like Ben. The two stars in this movie have interesting chemistry, they are both really good actors and combined with the beautiful mountain scenery, it's worth a viewing.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/12/25

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Daniel J

Squandered plot and story. Not interesting, enaging, or challenging. I am not sure if I would have finished without the desire to give a fair review of the entire film. If you like predictable and cartoonish romances driven by circumstance and survival stories, perhaps you'll like this. Then again, you may also enjoy appreciating the main main actors. :)

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

03/10/25

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Audience Member

Too unrealistic and gringe i guess. I just didn’t like it. Didn’t really need that ending either.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

02/01/25

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Shahzan H

A big waste of time. Silly story with awful direction.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

01/12/25

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Synopsis

Stranded on a mountain after a tragic plane crash, two strangers must work together to endure the extreme elements of the remote, snow-covered terrain. Realizing that help is not on the way, they embark on a perilous journey across hundreds of miles of wilderness, pushing each other to survive and discovering their inner strength.

Director: Hany Abu-Assad
Producer: Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping, David Ready
Screenwriter: Chris Weitz, J. Mills Goodloe
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: Chernin Entertainment
Rating: PG-13 (Brief Strong Language|A Scene of Sexuality|Injury Images|Peril)
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Romance
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 6, 2017, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 19, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $30.3M
Runtime: 1h 44m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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