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Touching the Void

7.620031h 46mRMovieDocumentaryActionAdventure

The true story of Joe Simpson and Simon Yates' disastrous and nearly-fatal mountain climb of 6,344m Siula Grande in the Cordillera Huayhuash in the Peruvian Andes in 1985.

DirectorKevin Macdonald
WriterJoe Simpson
ProducersCharles Furneaux·Paul Trijbits

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Kevin Macdonald

BMBrendan Mackey
Brendan Mackey
Joe Simpson
NANicholas Aaron
Nicholas Aaron
Simon Yates
OROllie Ryall
Ollie Ryall
Richard Hawking
JS
Joe Simpson
Himself
RH
Richard Hawking
Himself
SY
Simon Yates
Himself

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Touching the Void — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Touching the Void?

Touching the Void is streaming on Sundance Now and AMC+ in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Touching the Void on Netflix?

No, Touching the Void is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026. It's currently on Sundance Now and AMC+.

Is Touching the Void on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Touching the Void isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Sundance Now and AMC+ instead.

Where can I watch Touching the Void for free?

Touching the Void is available on Sundance Now and AMC+ in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is Touching the Void based on a true story?

Yes — Touching the Void is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).