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127 Hours

  • 20102010
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  • 1h 34m
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7.6/10
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James Franco in 127 Hours (2010)
A mountain climber becomes trapped under a boulder while canyoneering alone near Moab, Utah and resorts to desperate measures in order to survive.
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A mountain climber becomes trapped under a boulder while canyoneering alone near Moab, Utah and resorts to desperate measures in order to survive.A mountain climber becomes trapped under a boulder while canyoneering alone near Moab, Utah and resorts to desperate measures in order to survive.A mountain climber becomes trapped under a boulder while canyoneering alone near Moab, Utah and resorts to desperate measures in order to survive.
IMDb RATING
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381K
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POPULARITY
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518
    • Danny Boyle
    • Danny Boyle(screenplay)
    • Simon Beaufoy(screenplay)
    • Aron Ralston(book "Between a Rock and a Hard Place")
  • Stars
    • James Franco
    • Amber Tamblyn
    • Kate Mara
    • Danny Boyle
    • Danny Boyle(screenplay)
    • Simon Beaufoy(screenplay)
    • Aron Ralston(book "Between a Rock and a Hard Place")
  • Stars
    • James Franco
    • Amber Tamblyn
    • Kate Mara
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 544User reviews
    • 454Critic reviews
    • 82Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 6 Oscars

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    James Franco
    James Franco
    • Aron Ralston
    Amber Tamblyn
    Amber Tamblyn
    • Megan
    Kate Mara
    Kate Mara
    • Kristi
    Sean Bott
    • Aron's Friend
    • (as Sean A. Bott)
    Koleman Stinger
    • Aron Age 5
    Treat Williams
    Treat Williams
    • Aron's Dad
    John Lawrence
    • Brian
    Kate Burton
    Kate Burton
    • Aron's Mom
    Bailee Michelle Johnson
    Bailee Michelle Johnson
    • Sonja Age 10
    Parker Hadley
    • Aron Age 15
    Clémence Poésy
    Clémence Poésy
    • Rana
    Fenton Quinn
    Fenton Quinn
    • Blue John
    • (as Fenton G. Quinn)
    Lizzy Caplan
    Lizzy Caplan
    • Sonja
    Peter Joshua Hull
    • Boy on Sofa
    • (as P.J. Hull)
    Pieter Jan Brugge
    Pieter Jan Brugge
    • Eric Meijer
    Rebecca C. Olson
    Rebecca C. Olson
    • Monique Meijer
    • (as Rebecca Olson)
    Jeffrey Wood
    • Andy Meijer
    Norman Lehnert
    • Dan
      • Danny Boyle
      • Danny Boyle(screenplay)
      • Simon Beaufoy(screenplay)
      • Aron Ralston(book "Between a Rock and a Hard Place")
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    • Trivia
      Aron Ralston filmed a daily video diary while he was stuck in the canyon; parts of the video diary were shown on a televised special about his entrapment, however most of the footage has only been shown to close friends and family and is kept in a bank vault for safety. Before shooting began both James Franco and director Danny Boyle were allowed to view the footage in order to accurately portray the events in the movie.
    • Goofs
      In Aron's guidebook, at the top left of the map, there is an inset with an elevation profile. On the elevation profile, "Aron Ralston's chokestone" is labeled. This label actually appears in current versions of the guidebook.
    • Quotes

      Aron Ralston: You know, I've been thinking. Everything is... just comes together. It's me. I chose this. I chose all of this. This rock... this rock has been waiting for me my entire life. In its entire life, ever since it was a bit of meteorite a million, billion years ago up there In space. It's been waiting, to come here. Right, right here. I've been moving towards it my entire life. The minute I was born, every breath I've taken, every action has been leading me to this crack on the earth's surface.

    • Crazy credits
      At the very end of the credits is the following paragraph: "Cycling is prohibited in Horseshoe Canyon, and in certain other specific areas of Canyonlands National Park. The filmmakers wish to make clear that neither Aron Ralson, a dedicated wilderness advocate, nor James Franco who portrays Aron in the film, cycled or condone cycling outside of the authorized trails within National Parks. For more information about protecting the Utah Canyons, the filmmakers recommend www.suwa.org".
    • Connections
      Featured in Richard Roeper & the Movies: 127 Hours (2010)
    • Soundtracks
      Never Hear Surf Music Again
      (John Pugh)

      Published by Rong Music (ASCAP)

      Performed by Free Blood

      Courtesy of Rong Music

    User reviews544

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    9/10
    127 HOURS - Danny Boyle right on the money
    I came into this movie with high expectations. Danny Boyle, who brought us 28 DAYS LATER and SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE had a lot to live up to with the quality of prior movies, and he did not disappoint. He brought the challenge of creating an interesting movie based on our main character being immobile to life, and captivating it was. Being stuck with our main character the entire duration of the film was anything but tedious, as we follow the thoughts of canyoneer Aron Ralston (James Franco) as he gets trapped under a rock while exploring the beautiful sights of Utah. The camera does a fabulous job taking us everywhere a wandering mind might migrate in a situation such as this.

    The human connection element was most fascinating, as we wonder what we would do if placed in a similar situation. We are really "with" Ralston on his journey, as we see him discover a reason to live and how his life perspective changes, not just how to get free from his predicament. The film manages to stay optimistic and warming, despite the frustration and angst felt by Ralston and viewers. And we certainly thank Boyle for some of the lighter moments that temper the severity of the situation.

    The film does not shy away from tough choices and certainly keeps it "real" during the entire run, especially during the critical climax scene. Despite being stuck in place the movie is fascinating at the pace with which it moves and keeps the audience's attention from start to finish. So while Ralston loves living on the edge, we see Boyle create this movie in a similar fashion, metaphorically speaking, as the intensity and gripping nature of Ralston's circumstances comes alive and sucks us in.

    In the movie Aron Ralston sets off on a typical weekend excursion being outdoors and with nature. During his journey he befriends a couple of female hikers who are somewhat lost and looking to get back on their way. He shows them the ropes of the canyons and they set off home. Little do they know that their friend will need their help just moments later. Becoming trapped under a rock, Ralston now is faced with the challenge of keeping himself alive while trying to break loose from the rock's firm grasp. As Aron works on a solution, we see him wonder about the party he's been invited to just hours earlier, think about how his has ignored his family, wonder about where he left his Gatorade, which would keep him hydrated longer, do a live interview featuring himself on camera, and drink his own urine.

    I think the part of the movie that moved me the most actually occurred after the climax, where we see Ralston, broken, desperate, and willing to end his lone-wolf mentality for good. The emotions felt during the last 5 minutes signify human triumph, perseverance, and the power of the human spirit. Incredible movie, a definite must-see 9/10 stars
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      • January 28, 2011 (United States)
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      • Moab, Utah, USA
    • Production companies
      • Searchlight Pictures
      • Pathé
      • Everest Entertainment
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