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Touching the Void

7.620031h 46m15MovieDocumentaryActionAdventure

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

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · 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 isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Sky Store. It's not on Netflix.

Is Touching the Void on Netflix?

No, Touching the Void is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is Touching the Void on Amazon Prime Video?

Touching the Void isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Touching the Void for free?

Touching the Void isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

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).