The Climb (2019)

A look at the friendship between two guys that spans over many years.

Director:

Michael Angelo Covino

Writers:

Michael Angelo Covino, Kyle Marvin

Stars:

Michael Angelo Covino, Kyle Marvin, Gayle Rankin

2 wins & 7 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Michael Angelo Covino	...	Mike
Kyle Marvin	...	Kyle
Gayle Rankin	...	Marissa
Judith Godrèche	...	Ava
Talia Balsam	...	Suzi
George Wendt	...	Jim
Daniella Covino	...	Dani
Eden Malyn	...	Bianca
Meredith Holzman	...	Jackie
Todd Barry	...	Uncle Mark
Zina Wilde	...	Sarah
Eric Pumphrey	...	George
Sondra James	...	Grandma
Kris Avedisian	...	Ronnie
Mike Massimino	...	Rick

Storyline

Kyle and Mike are best friends who share a close bond - until Mike sleeps with Kyle's fiancée. The Climb is about a tumultuous but enduring relationship between two men across many years of laughter, heartbreak and rage. It is also the story of real-life best friends who turn their profound connection into a rich, humane and frequently uproarious film about the boundaries (or lack thereof) in all close friendships.

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Plot Keywords:

male nudity | cyclist | reference to batman | ice fishing | ice fishing hut | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language, sexual content, some nudity and brief drug use

Did You Know?

Trivia

It was scheduled to be released on March 20, 2020. Because the COVID-19 pandemic, was rescheduled to July 17, 2020. Newly, because the COVID-19 pandemic, was delayed to October 9, 2020. And finally, to November 13 2020.

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Connections

References Peaky Blinders (2013)

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Soundtracks

Gracias a Dios
Music by Gilbert Bécaud
Lyrics by Mack David
Performed by Gilbert Bécaud
(1966)
Courtesy of Parlophone/ Warner Music France

User Reviews

Enough abstract that kept me interested throughout.

I actually really enjoyed this & although it was a bit silly in places, there was enough abstract bits & random obscure French & Ukrainian pop music to keep me interested. Great soundtrack.

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English French

Release Date:

13 November 2020 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Climb

Filming Locations:

French Alps, France

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$97,639, 15 November 2020

Gross USA:

$234,429

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$711,639

Company Credits

Production Co:

Topic Studios, Watch This Ready, Adastra Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

98 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.00 : 1