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The Climb

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Two lifelong pals test the boundaries of their friendship when a woman comes between them.
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Critics Consensus

The Climb uses the complicated bond between two friends to dissect male friendships in engaging -- and frequently funny -- fashion.

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Leah Greenblatt Entertainment Weekly Nov 21, 2020
B+
For all the absurdist laughs (and not a few cringes) both men wring from it, their interplay feels both inherently ridiculous and entirely true to life; a bittersweet bromance writ in whiskey and spandex. Go to Full Review Adam Graham Detroit News Nov 18, 2020
C+
"The Climb" often gets in its own way. Just like its characters don't know when enough is enough, neither does Covino. Go to Full Review Angie Han FilmWeek (LAist) Nov 14, 2020
It's often quite funny, but it's also sad. It's grounded, but with all these tiny touches of surrealism. Go to Full Review Geoffrey Macnab iNews.co.uk Jan 16, 2025
3/5
Sometimes, the film is just a little too whimsical, but this is far more thoughtful and probing than most films about m,ale friendship. Go to Full Review Sarah Vincent Sarah G Vincent Views Aug 26, 2024
The Climb would not be out of place if it starred Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly, but unlike popular Hollywood comedies that prioritizes laughs over visual artistry, Michael Angelo Covino makes a masterful directorial debut with his lengthy/uncut long sh Go to Full Review Dan Bayer Next Best Picture May 13, 2022
7/10
The acerbic quality of the humor, instead of souring the whole thing, actually proves to be the zing the film needs to play enjoyably. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Abel Dec 21, 2020 Really enjoyed this. See more Melissa Dec 20, 2020 Hilarious. I snorted laughing at the pet where she flipped his dick. See more Patrick Dec 20, 2020 Funny. Artful. Different. So much I loved about this movie. See more Anthony Dec 11, 2020 This movie was awesome See more Mary Barry Dec 4, 2020 So different...so good! Great screen writing and acting. See more Harold Dec 4, 2020 Seriously a unique film. Wasn't sure what to expect and then was surprised to see this gem. Cool interludes, good acting and good cinematography. See more Read all reviews
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Michael Angelo Covino

Director

Kyle Marvin

Kyle

Michael Angelo Covino

Mike

Gayle Rankin

Marissa

Talia Balsam

Suzi

George Wendt

Jim

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Movie Info

Synopsis Two lifelong pals test the boundaries of their friendship when a woman comes between them.
Director
Michael Angelo Covino
Producer
Noah Lang, Kyle Marvin
Distributor
Sony Pictures Classics
Production Co
Adastra Films, Watch This Ready, Topic Studios
Rating
R (Language|Brief Drug Use|Sexual Content|Some Nudity)
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 13, 2020, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 19, 2020
Box Office (Gross USA)
$234.4K
Runtime
1h 38m
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