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The Summit

6.820131h 35mRMovieAdventureDocumentaryDrama

The Summit is a 2012 documentary film about the 2008 K2 disaster directed by Nick Ryan. It combines documentary footage with dramatized recreations of the events of the 2008 K2 disaster. On the way to and from the summit, eleven climbers…

DirectorNick Ryan
WriterMark Monroe
ProducersNick Ryan·John Battsek

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Nick Ryan

Christine Barnes
Christine Barnes
Cecile Skog
Christo Mitzkov
Christo Mitzkov
Marco Confortola
Hoselito Bite
Hoselito Bite
Himself
Marco Confortola
Marco Confortola
Himself
Cecilie Skog
Cecilie Skog
Herself
Wilco Van Rooijen
Wilco Van Rooijen
Himself
Alberto Zerain
Alberto Zerain
Himself
Cas Van de Gevel
Cas Van de Gevel
Himself
Niall Foley
Niall Foley
Frederik Strang / Cas Van de Gevel
Pat Falvey
Pat Falvey
Himself
Stefen Grossniklaus
Stefen Grossniklaus
Lars Nessa
Pasang Lama
Pasang Lama
Himself

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The Summit — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Summit?

The Summit is streaming on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Summit on Netflix?

No, The Summit is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Philo and AMC Plus Apple TV Channel.

Is The Summit on Amazon Prime Video?

The Summit isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Summit for free?

The Summit is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and The Roku Channel in United States.