---
title: "Meru"
year: 2015
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/meru-2015"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 318279
imdb_id: "tt2545428"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 89
community_rating: 7.4
vote_count: 274
content_rating: "R"
---

# Meru (2015) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/meru-2015

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: Meru.
Year: 2015.
Release Date: 01/25/2015 (US).
Genre: Documentary.
Runtime: 1h 29m.
Rating: R.
Subject: Three elite American climbers: Conrad Anker, Jimmy Chin, and Renan Ozturk.
Plot/Subject Matter: Chronicling the 2011 first ascent of a new climbing route up the prow of the Shark's Fin on the northeast side of Meru Peak in the Indian Himalayas.
Director: Jimmy Chin.
Cast: Conrad Anker, Jimmy Chin, Renan Öztürk.
Draft 1: Meru is a 2015 documentary film. The film chronicles the 2011 first ascent of a new climbing route up the prow of the Shark's Fin, located on the

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, Brew, Curiosity Stream, OVID, Fandor Amazon Channel, Netflix Standard with Ads, CuriosityStream Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, DocuramaFilms Amazon Channel, CuriosityStream Amazon Channel, Cineverse Amazon Channel | JustWatch TV Free, Kanopy, Hoopla, Darkroom, Fawesome, YOW.tv | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Curiosity Stream, CuriosityStream Amazon Channel, CuriosityStream Apple TV channel | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Crave, Curiosity Stream, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | Curiosity Stream, CuriosityStream Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jimmy Chin, Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi
- **Networks / Studios**: Little Monster Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Conrad Anker** as *Himself*
- **Jimmy Chin** as *Himself*
- **Renan Öztürk** as *Himself*
- **Jon Krakauer** as *Himself*
- **Jenni Lowe-Anker** as *Herself*
- **Amee Hinkley** as *Herself*
- **Grace Chin** as *Herself*
- **Jeremy Jones** as *Himself*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Meru online?
Meru is currently available to watch or stream on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Meru worth watching?
Meru holds a community rating of 7.4/10 based on 274 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Documentary for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Meru and when was it released?
Meru is a feature film with a runtime of 89 minutes. It was released in 2015. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Meru?
Meru was directed by Jimmy Chin, Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Meru — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/318279)
- [Meru (2015) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2545428/fullcredits/)
- [Meru (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meru_(film))
- [Meru (2015) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/318279-meru/cast)
- [Meru Cast & Crew - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/meru/20067483/credits/)
- [Meru (2015) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/meru/credits)

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