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127 Hours

  • 20102010
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  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
373K
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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
7.6/10
373K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,691
306
  • Director
    • Danny Boyle
  • Writers
    • Danny Boyle(screenplay)
    • Simon Beaufoy(screenplay)
    • Aron Ralston(book "Between a Rock and a Hard Place")
  • Stars
    • James Franco
    • Amber Tamblyn
    • Kate Mara
Top credits
  • Director
    • Danny Boyle
  • Writers
    • 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
    • 539User reviews
    • 454Critic reviews
    • 82Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 6 Oscars
      • 23 wins & 150 nominations total

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    James Franco and Clémence Poésy in 127 Hours (2010)
    Danny Boyle in 127 Hours (2010)
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    Danny Boyle and James Franco in 127 Hours (2010)
    James Franco in 127 Hours (2010)
    Danny Boyle and James Franco in 127 Hours (2010)

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    James Franco
    James Franco
    • Aron Ralstonas Aron Ralston
    Amber Tamblyn
    Amber Tamblyn
    • Meganas Megan
    Kate Mara
    Kate Mara
    • Kristias Kristi
    Sean Bott
    • Aron's Friendas Aron's Friend
    • (as Sean A. Bott)
    Koleman Stinger
    • Aron Age 5as Aron Age 5
    Treat Williams
    Treat Williams
    • Aron's Dadas Aron's Dad
    John Lawrence
    • Brianas Brian
    Kate Burton
    Kate Burton
    • Aron's Momas Aron's Mom
    Bailee Michelle Johnson
    Bailee Michelle Johnson
    • Sonja Age 10as Sonja Age 10
    Parker Hadley
    • Aron Age 15as Aron Age 15
    Clémence Poésy
    Clémence Poésy
    • Ranaas Rana
    Fenton Quinn
    Fenton Quinn
    • Blue Johnas Blue John
    • (as Fenton G. Quinn)
    Lizzy Caplan
    Lizzy Caplan
    • Sonjaas Sonja
    Peter Joshua Hull
    • Boy on Sofaas Boy on Sofa
    • (as P.J. Hull)
    Pieter Jan Brugge
    Pieter Jan Brugge
    • Eric Meijeras Eric Meijer
    Rebecca C. Olson
    Rebecca C. Olson
    • Monique Meijeras Monique Meijer
    • (as Rebecca Olson)
    Jeffrey Wood
    • Andy Meijeras Andy Meijer
    Norman Lehnert
    • Danas Dan
    • Director
      • Danny Boyle
    • Writers
      • Danny Boyle(screenplay)
      • Simon Beaufoy(screenplay)
      • Aron Ralston(book "Between a Rock and a Hard Place")
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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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 reviews539

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    A life-affirming near-death experience
    A hiking and climbing trip in the mountains of Utah goes wrong for rock-climber Aron Ralston (James Franco) as a loose boulder falls and crushes his arm against the rock wall. Equipped with a half-empty bottle of water, a digital camera, some rope and a (very) dull blade, Ralston must take stock of the situation and figure out a way to escape.

    The film is tight, pacey and not nearly as boring as it could have been in the hands of a more literal director. Danny Boyle and co. infuse every scene with energy, wowing viewers with panoramic cinematography and drilling the hard truths home when the time comes.

    Ralston gets his arm trapped a mere 15 minutes in and from then on it's Man vs. Rock. Boyle brings his distinctive brand of energy to the potentially static set-up, with an unpredictable and often inspired soundtrack and the surreal tangents so successfully employed in his early classic, 'Trainspotting'. Though Ralston himself may not move, his mind wanders through old memories and viewers are transported with him.

    Boyle has a talent for finding the life-affirming elements hidden deep within grim situations and '127 Hours' is nothing if not an exercise in hope and determination. Franco tracks Ralston's fight over the days with a sense of realism that brings the climber's plight into sharp focus, ensuring that there is much more to this film than limb-hacking.

    The premise is handled well and the cast and crew know the strengths of the story; the scenery is beautiful and the human elements are as familiar as they are sad, brave and ultimately liberating. When the time comes, having accompanied Ralston through his trials and setbacks, you will be there with him when the helicopter lands.
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    • jpbrumby
    • Feb 5, 2012

    FAQ6

    • Is "127 Hours" based on a book?
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 28, 2011 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
      • France
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official Site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • 127 Giờ Sinh Tử
    • Filming locations
      • Moab, Utah, USA
    • Production companies
      • Fox Searchlight Pictures
      • Pathé
      • Everest Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $18,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $18,335,230
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $264,851
      • Nov 7, 2010
    • Gross worldwide
      • $60,738,797
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 34 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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