6 Below: Miracle on the Mountain
6 Below: Miracle on the Mountain

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6 Below: Miracle on the Mountain

2017
Movie
97 min
English

An adrenaline seeking snowboarder gets lost in a massive winter storm in the back country of the High Sierras where he is pushed to the limits of human endurance and forced to battle his own personal demons as he fights for survival....

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IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes40%
Google Users75%
Director: Scott WaughGenres: Drama, Adventure, Sport

Plot Summary

A recovering addict, struggling with a fractured relationship with his family, takes a solo ski trip seeking solace. When a blizzard traps him in the wilderness, he must confront his inner demons and fight for survival against the harsh elements. The film chronicles his arduous journey of self-discovery and redemption.

Critical Reception

The film received a generally mixed to negative reception from critics, who often found the story predictable and overly sentimental. However, some audiences appreciated the survival aspects and the performance of the lead actor.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intense survival sequences and the lead actor's performance.

  • Criticized for its predictable plot and overly dramatic tone.

  • Some found the inspirational message uplifting, while others deemed it unoriginal.

Google audience: Google users generally reacted positively, with many appreciating the film's inspiring true story and the depiction of overcoming adversity. The survival aspect and the emotional journey of the protagonist were frequently highlighted as strengths.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the true story of Eric LeMarque, an Olympic snowboarder who got lost in the wilderness of the Sierra Nevada mountains for eight days.

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