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The Climb

Genre: Drama
Release Date: March 11, 1998
Year: 1998
Runtime:98 min
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Chuck Langer (Sir John Hurt), a crusty old civic engineer, has an arsenal full of memories. With irreverent wit, he rattles on, in his irascible humorous style, burning his spicy stories into the imagination of a young neighbor kid, Danny Himes (Gregory Smith). Danny is a gifted, spirited athlete with something to prove. Worldly, old man Langer has turned his back on proving anything at all. It’s post World War II. Danny’s father, Earl (David Strathairn), did not serve in the military and is considered a coward. Danny excels to overcome his father’s reputation while Earl is actually more a man than the town knows. “You don’t smoke, you don’t drink, and you don’t screw. What kind of man are you anyway?” old man Langer asks Danny. The more appropriate question is: “What kind of men are they?”

How to Watch The Climb Legally and Safely

If you want to stream The Climb through reputable and legal services, there are a few good options depending on where you are. Subscription platforms like HBO Max, Disney+, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Apple TV+ sometimes carry The Climb films or related DC titles—though availability depends on your country.

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John Hurt     , David Strathairn     , Gregory Smith     , Stephen McHattie