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The Ascent

6.419941h 36mMovieWarAdventure

The real-life adventure of a dashing Italian soldier who escapes a British prisoner-of-war camp because he dreams of climbing 17,000-foot Mt. Kenya and planting the Italian flag at the summit. The obsessive British camp commander pursues…

DirectorDonald Shebib
WriterDavid Wiltse
ProducersRobert Halmi Jr.·Njeri Karago

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Cast · Directed by Donald Shebib

VSVincent Spano
Vincent Spano
Franco Distassi
BCBen Cross
Ben Cross
Major Farrell
TBTony Lo Bianco
Tony Lo Bianco
Aldo
RWRachel Ward
Rachel Ward
Patricia
MI
Mark Ingall
Sergeant Thomas
JV
John De Veillers
Major Quinn
JV
Joe Valadez
Guido
JF
Jon Freeman
Paulo
RH
Rico Vanden Hurck
Kirst
KM
Kenneth Mason
Stewart
NK
Nigel Kynaston
Carlo

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The Ascent — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Ascent?

The Ascent is streaming on Shout! Factory, The Roku Channel and YouTube Free in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Ascent on Netflix?

No, The Ascent is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on Shout! Factory and The Roku Channel.

Is The Ascent on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Ascent isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Shout! Factory and The Roku Channel instead.

Where can I watch The Ascent for free?

The Ascent is available to stream free (with ads) on The Roku Channel and YouTube Free in United States.