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title: "Chasing Niagara"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/chasing-niagara-2016"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 392978
imdb_id: "tt5192278"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 77
community_rating: 7.0
vote_count: 20
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Chasing Niagara (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/chasing-niagara-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: Chasing Niagara.
Year: 2016.
Release Date: 07/05/2016 (US).
Genre: Documentary.
Runtime: 1h 17m.
Director: Rush Sturges.
Main Subject/Pro Kayaker: Rafa Ortiz (also listed as Rafael Ortiz).
Other Cast/People: Rush Sturges (paddler/director), Evan Garcia, Aniol Serrasolses, Tyler Bradt, Kyle Hull, Erik Johnson.
Plot: Rafa Ortiz decides to paddle over Niagara Falls. He enlists Rush Sturges and a team of friends. They go on a three-year journey. Locations: rainforest rivers of Mexico, towering waterfalls of the U.S. Northwest, and Canada. In Canada, the team plays a cat-and-mouse game with local police. The mission concludes at Niagara Falls.
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## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | None | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Crave | YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Rush Sturges

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Rafael Ortiz** as *Self*
- **Evan Garcia** as *Self*
- **Aniol Serrasolses** as *Self*
- **Gerd Serrasolses** as *Self*
- **Rush Sturges** as *Self*
- **Tyler Bradt** as *Self*
- **Kyle Hull** as *Featuring*
- **Erik Johnson** as *Featuring*
- **Mark LeBlanc** as *Self*
- **Blake Mahoney** as *Self*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Chasing Niagara online?
Chasing Niagara is currently available to watch or stream on Google Play Movies, YouTube. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Chasing Niagara worth watching?
Chasing Niagara holds a community rating of 7.0/10 based on 20 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Documentary for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Chasing Niagara and when was it released?
Chasing Niagara is a feature film with a runtime of 77 minutes. It was released in 2016. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Chasing Niagara?
Chasing Niagara was directed by Rush Sturges.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Chasing Niagara — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/392978)
- [Chasing Niagara (2016) — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/392978-chasing-niagara)
- [Chasing Niagara (2016) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/chasing-niagara/credits)
- [‎Chasing Niagara (2016) directed by Rush Sturges • Reviews ...](https://letterboxd.com/film/chasing-niagara/cast/)
- [Chasing Niagara Cast & Crew - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/chasing-niagara/WsCVG7UmdYoyjL6UP083c6/credits/)
- [Chasing Niagara (2015) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5192278)

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