What is The Ascent?
The Ascent is a film first released in 2026. Catalogued under Documentary.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2026
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 102 minutes
- Release date
- Mar 19, 2026
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Good Complex, Tower Way, TIME Studios
- Genres
- Documentary
- Updated
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Overview
The Ascent is a film first released in 2026. Catalogued under Documentary. Produced and broadcast by Good Complex, Tower Way, TIME Studios. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A bilateral-amputee climber crawls toward Kilimanjaro's summit in a record‑breaking quest.”
- Based on a real-life record‑breaking climb
- Highlights extraordinary perseverance of a bilateral‑amputee
- Offers a unique perspective on mountaineering challenges
- Limited to documentary format, may not appeal to viewers seeking fictional drama
Watch it if you appreciate true stories of extraordinary human endurance.
The film is uplifting but includes realistic depictions of physical hardship.
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What is the film about?
It chronicles bilateral‑amputee climber Mandy Horvath's attempt to crawl to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Is it a fictional story?
No, it is a documentary based on true events.
How long is the film?
The runtime is 1 hour and 42 minutes.
When was it released?
It was released in the United States on March 19, 2026.
Who is the central figure?
The film follows climber Mandy Horvath.