Girl Climber(2025)
Stronger than stereotypes
Girl Climber Synopsis
Professional climber Emily Harrington has summited Everest, 8000-meter peaks, and dominated the competition circuit but, her greatest challenge extends beyond the physical. To cement her legacy in the male dominated world of elite rock climbing, she sets her sights on a career-defining 24-hour ascent of Yosemite's El Capitan. Caught between the pursuit of personal ambition and the ticking biological clock of life, a near-fatal fall forces Emily to reckon with what she's willing to risk. Equal parts gripping survival story and intimate portrait, Girl Climber isn't just about breaking records, it's about breaking barriers. Amongst Yosemite's legendary boy's club, Emily isn't just proving she's the best *Girl Climber-- she's proving she is one of the best. Period.
Girl Climber (2025) is a documentary film directed by Jon Glassberg, released on August 24, 2025 with a runtime of 1h 23m. It stars Emily Harrington, Adrian Ballinger, Alex Honnold and Sanni McCandless. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Jon Glassberg
- Producers:
- Tyler Young, Philipp Manderla
- Production:
- Red Bull Studios, Louder Than Eleven, Tyler Young Films
- Status:
- Released
Girl Climber (2025) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Girl Climber before you stream it.
Girl Climber Cast & Crew
Main cast
Emily Harrington
as Self
Adrian Ballinger
as Self
Alex Honnold
as Self
Sanni McCandless
as Self
Hilaree Nelson
as Self
Lynn Hill
as Self
Conrad Anker
as Self
Tommy Caldwell
as Self
Cedar Wright
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Jon Glassberg, produced by Tyler Young and Philipp Manderla.
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Girl Climber Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 9 ratings.
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Girl Climber – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Girl Climber online?
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Girl Climber (2025) is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Jolt Film. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Girl Climber?
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The main cast of Girl Climber (2025) includes Emily Harrington, Adrian Ballinger, Alex Honnold, Sanni McCandless and Hilaree Nelson. The film was directed by Jon Glassberg. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Girl Climber released?
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Girl Climber was released on August 24, 2025 and runs for 1h 23m.
Is Girl Climber worth watching?
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Girl Climber (2025) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Girl Climber?
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Yes. The official Girl Climber trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.