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The Ascent

4.720191h 43mRMovieHorrorActionScience Fiction

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.

DirectorTom Paton
WriterTom Paton
ProducersMikel Iriarte·Alexa Waugh

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Cast · Directed by Tom Paton

SWShayne Ward
Shayne Ward
Will Stanton
BKBentley Kalu
Bentley Kalu
Ben Garrett
SSSamantha Schnitzler
Samantha Schnitzler
Kia
AWAlana Wallace
Alana Wallace
Hayley Nolan
TOToby Osmond
Toby Osmond
Jack Ford
SCSpencer Collings
Spencer Collings
Carter Harris
SASophie Austin
Sophie Austin
Emma Walker
PRPhoebe Robinson-Galvin
Phoebe Robinson-Galvin
Rachel Ryan
JS
Julia Szamałek
Prisoner
SMSimon Meacock
Simon Meacock
Shaun Buxton
MMMateusz Malecki
Mateusz Malecki
Mateus
PBPiotr Baumann
Piotr Baumann
Pavel

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The Ascent — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Ascent?

The Ascent is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and Starz in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Ascent on Netflix?

No, The Ascent is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Philo.

Is The Ascent on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Ascent is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of October 2026.

Where can I watch The Ascent for free?

The Ascent is available to stream free (with ads) on Fawesome and Pluto TV in United States.