The Dawn Wall

1h 41m · 2017 · Directed by Josh Lowell · 4.1 / 5 on Letterboxd

The Dawn Wall (2017) runs 1h 41m, directed by Josh Lowell. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

In an unbelievable story of perseverance, free climber Tommy Caldwell and climbing partner Kevin Jorgeson attempt to scale the impossible 3000ft Dawn Wall of El Capitan.

Genres: Documentary, Adventure

No US streaming listed when we last checked (9 July 2026). Availability changes often.