K2(1991)
28,000 feet. You're hanging on by your fingernails. The adrenaline alone could kill you.
K2 Synopsis
They call it the savage mountain. 27 people have perished trying to reach the summit on K2, the world's second highest peak. A U.S. climbing team, funded by millionaire Clairborne is determined to conquer K2.
K2 (1991) is a thriller, action, adventure and drama film directed by Franc Roddam, released on October 10, 1991 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Michael Biehn, Matt Craven, Annie Grindlay and Blu Mankuma. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 148 ratings.
- Director:
- Franc Roddam
- Writers:
- Patrick Meyers, Patrick Meyers, Scott Roberts
- Producers:
- Marilyn Weiner, Tim Van Rellim, Jonathan T. Taplin
- Cinematographer:
- Gabriel Beristain
- Composer:
- Chaz Jankel
- Production:
- Majestic Films International, Trans Pacific Films, Miramax, Paramount Pictures, Phanos Development
- Revenue:
- $3,106,559
- Status:
- Released
K2 (1991) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for K2 before you stream it.
K2 Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michael Biehn
as Taylor Brooks
Matt Craven
as Harold Jameson
- Annie Grindlay
Annie Grindlay
as Lisa
Blu Mankuma
as Man on Wheelchair
Elena Wohl
as Tracey
Julia Nickson
as Cindy
Leslie Carlson
as Dexter
David Cubitt
as Peter
Luca Bercovici
as Dallas
Hiroshi Fujioka
as Takane
Patricia Charbonneau
as Jacki
Raymond J. Barry
as Claiborne
Key crew
Directed by Franc Roddam, written by Patrick Meyers, Patrick Meyers and Scott Roberts, produced by Marilyn Weiner, Tim Van Rellim and Jonathan T. Taplin.
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K2 Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 148 ratings.
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K2 – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch K2 online?
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K2 (1991) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in K2?
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The main cast of K2 (1991) includes Michael Biehn, Matt Craven, Annie Grindlay, Blu Mankuma and Elena Wohl. The film was directed by Franc Roddam. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was K2 released?
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K2 was released on October 10, 1991 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is K2 worth watching?
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K2 (1991) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 148 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, action and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for K2?
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Yes. The official K2 trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.