First Ascent(2006)
Some mountains are too difficult, too dangerous or too damn crazy to climb! That's why they do it.
First Ascent Synopsis
The classic film that inspired the National Geographic Series. Join a global quest with world-class climbers in pursuit of the ultimate goal: the first ascent. Featuring Dean Potter, Timmy O'Neill, Sonnie Trotter, and the amazing Didier Berthod on his quest for the first ascent of the Cobra Crack.
First Ascent (2006) is a documentary film directed by Nick Rosen, released on October 14, 2006 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Alex Honnold, Didier Berthod, David Lama and Dean Potter. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Nick Rosen
- Writers:
- Nick Rosen, Peter Mortimer
- Production:
- Sender Films
- Status:
- Released
First Ascent Cast & Crew
Main cast
Alex Honnold
as Self
Didier Berthod
as Self
David Lama
as Self
Dean Potter
as Self
Derek Hersey
as Self (archive footage)
Timmy O'Neill
as Self
Cedar Wright
as Self
Ivaylo Ninov
as Self
Matt Seagal
as Self
Fred Rouhling
as Self
Sonnie Trotter
as Self
- Kevin Perez
Kevin Perez
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Nick Rosen, written by Nick Rosen and Peter Mortimer.
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First Ascent Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 8 ratings.
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First Ascent – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch First Ascent online?
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First Ascent (2006) is available to stream on DocPlay and DocPlay Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in First Ascent?
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The main cast of First Ascent (2006) includes Alex Honnold, Didier Berthod, David Lama, Dean Potter and Derek Hersey. The film was directed by Nick Rosen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was First Ascent released?
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First Ascent was released on October 14, 2006 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is First Ascent worth watching?
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First Ascent (2006) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.