The Mountain Between Us
Stranded on a mountain after a tragic plane crash, two strangers must work together to endure the extreme elements of the remote, snow-covered terrain. When they realize help is not coming, they embark on a perilous journey across hundreds of miles of wilderness, pushing each other to survive and discovering their inner strength.
Critics Sentiment
Walter suffers stroke and plane crashes in High Uintas Wilderness
Alex starts lone descent before Ben catches up with her
Sharp drop from the exciting cougar attack sequence (7.5) to the repetitive mountain descent portion (5.5)
The film starts moderately well and peaks with the dramatic plane crash, but suffers through a mid-section plagued by repetitive survival sequences that critics found monotonous. The stunning cinematography and strong lead performances from Elba and Winslet help elevate the material throughout, with the ending providing a satisfying if predictable romantic conclusion.
Full cast
Idris Elba
Dr. Ben Bass
Kate Winslet
Alex Martin
Dermot Mulroney
Mark Robertson
Beau Bridges
Walter
Linda Sorensen
Pamela
Mercy Myrdal
Sarah Bass
Dania Nassar
Mrs. Qabbani
Vincent Gale
Airline Customer Service
Marci T. House
Airline Representative
Lee Majdoub
Translator
Andres Joseph
Dinner Guest
Nancy Sivak
Nurse
Bethany Brown
New York Waiter
Orval Roberts
Logging Truck Driver
Lucia Walters
London Doctor (uncredited)
Natasha Burnett
London Nurse (uncredited)
Nadeen Lightbody
Partygoer (uncredited)
Adam Lolacher
Joel (uncredited)
Crew
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