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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·Robin Gutch

Where to watch

Philo

Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Kevin Macdonald

Brendan Mackey

Nicholas Aaron

Ollie Ryall

Richard Hawking

Joe Simpson

Richard Hawking

Richard Hawking

Simon Yates

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Touching the Void — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Touching the Void?

Touching the Void is streaming on Philo in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Touching the Void on Netflix?

No, Touching the Void is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Philo.

Is Touching the Void on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Touching the Void isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Philo instead.

Where can I watch Touching the Void for free?

Touching the Void is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Pluto TV in United States.

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).