127 Hours Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

There Is No Force More Powerful Than The Will To Live.

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Last modified: Feb. 2, 2011

127 Hours

Release Date: Friday, November 5, 2010 NYC/LA

Director: Danny Boyle

Starring: James Franco • Kate Mara • Amber Tamblyn • Clemence Poesy • Lizzy Caplan

R Adventure 1 hr, 33 m

4.28 / 5.0

76% WILL SEE 24% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: The true story of mountain climber Aron Ralston's (James Franco) adventure to save himself after a fallen boulder crashes on his arm and traps him in an isolated canyon in Utah. Over the next five days, Ralston examines his life and survives the elements to finally discover he has the courage and the wherewithal to extricate himself by any means necessary, scale a 65 foot wall and hike over eight miles before he is finally rescued. Throughout his journey, Ralston recalls friends, lovers (Clemence Poesy), family, and the two hikers (Amber Tamblyn and Kate Mara) he met before his accident.

Adventure Drama

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Who stars in 127 Hours – Cast List

James Franco
... Aron Ralston

The Iceman, Homefront
Kate Mara
... Christie

The Dutchman, The Astronaut
A
Amber Tamblyn
... Megan

The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2
C
Clemence Poesy
Tenet, High in the Clouds
Lizzy Caplan
... Sonja

Extinction, Zero Day (limited series)

Who is making 127 Hours – Crew List

A look at 127 Hours behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Danny Boyle last helmed 28 Years Later and Yesterday.

Director: Danny Boyle
Screenwriter: Danny Boyle
Producer: Christian Colson

Studios: Searchlight Pictures
Production Company: Pathe Pictures

Production – What we know about the 127 Hours

Key Facts

Based on the book "Between a Rock and a Hard Place" by Aron Ralston.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Aug 2010

Completed

Changed 127 Hours movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Mar 2010

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

Jan 2010

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Set to begin filming in March 2010

Aug 2009

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for language and some disturbing violent content/bloody images
Runtime: 1 hr, 33 m
Tagline: There Is No Force More Powerful Than The Will To Live.
Also known as: Between a Rock and a Hard Place
Language: English

127 Hours Trailers and Clips

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Featurette: Outdoors Expert

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Theatrical Trailer

127 Hours Release Date: When was the film released?

127 Hours was released in New York / Los Angeles on Friday, November 5 , 2010. The film was released in approximately 4 theaters. There were seven other movies released on the same date, including Megamind, For Colored Girls and Due Date.