Movies Like Beyond the Summit: Learning to Fly
If you liked Beyond the Summit: Learning to Fly (2011), a adventure and documentary movie directed by Alejandro Pérez Rayón Llorens, here are 20 movies with a similar feel, based on TMDB's recommendations. Each one links to its cast, trailer and where it's streaming.
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The Art of Flight (2011)
★ 7.8/10Also adventure and documentaryIconic snowboarder Travis Rice and friends redefine what is possible in the mountains. Experience the highs, as new tricks are landed and new zones opened, alongside the lows, where avalanches, accidents, and…
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Free Solo (2018)
★ 7.9/10Also documentary and adventureFollow Alex Honnold as he attempts to become the first person to ever free solo climb Yosemite's 3,000 foot high El Capitan wall. With no ropes or safety gear, this would arguably be the greatest feat in rock climbing…
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The Eagle Huntress (2016)
★ 7/10Also family and documentaryFollow Aisholpan, a 13-year-old girl, as she trains to become the first female in twelve generations of her Kazakh family to become an eagle hunter, and rise to the pinnacle of a tradition that has been typically been…
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Explorer: The Last Tepui (2022)
★ 7.5/10Also documentary and adventureThis documentary starring climber Alex Honnold and famous biologist Bruce Means document their expedition to the South American sky islands in search of new species and discoveries. Follows elite climber Alex Honnold…
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The Alpinist (2021)
★ 7.8/10Also documentary and adventureThe life of Canadian mountain climber Marc-André Leclerc as he pushes the boundaries of climbing while on an expedition to Patagonia.
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Skyscraper Live (2026)
★ 7.5/10Also adventure and documentaryNo ropes. No fear. Free solo legend Alex Honnold risks it all in a high-stakes, live ascent of one of the world's tallest skyscrapers in Taipei, Taiwan.
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Maidentrip (2014)
★ 7.1/10Also adventure and documentary14-year-old Laura Dekker sets out on a two-year voyage in pursuit of her dream to become the youngest person ever to sail around the world alone.
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Atlantis Rising (2017)
★ 6.4/10Also documentary and adventureJames Cameron and Simcha Jacobovici go on an adventure to find the lost city of Atlantis by using Greek philosopher Plato as a virtual treasure map.
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Valley Uprising (2014)
★ 7.7/10Also adventure and documentaryIn the shady campgrounds of Yosemite valley, climbers carved out a counterculture lifestyle of dumpster-diving and wild parties that clashed with the conservative values of the National Park Service. And up on the…
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The Dawn Wall (2017)
★ 8/10Also documentary and adventureIn 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.
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Elephant (2020)
★ 7.7/10Also documentary and familyDisneynature’s Elephant follows African elephant Shani and her spirited son Jomo as their herd make an epic journey hundreds of miles across the vast Kalahari Desert. Led by their great matriarch, Gaia, the family…
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Polar Bear (2022)
★ 7.2/10Also documentary and familyA new mother’s memories of her own youth prepare her to navigate motherhood in the increasingly challenging world that polar bears face today.
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David Blaine: Real or Magic (2013)
★ 6.8/10Also family and documentaryDavid Blaine's signature brand of street magic mystifies the most recognisable celebrities in the world, such as Jamie Foxx, Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, Ricky Gervais, Katy Perry, Woody Allen, and Robert DeNiro, to…
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Dolphin Reef (2018)
★ 6.8/10Also documentary and familyEcho is a youngster who can't quite decide if it's time to grow up and take on new responsibilities-or give in to her silly side and just have fun. Dolphin society is tricky, and the coral reef that Echo and his family…
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African Cats (2011)
★ 7.4/10Also documentary and adventureAfrican Cats captures the real-life love, humor and determination of the majestic kings of the savanna. The story features Mara, an endearing lion cub who strives to grow up with her mother’s strength, spirit and…
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Racing Extinction (2015)
★ 7.8/10Also adventure and documentaryAn unlikely team of activists and innovators hatches a bold mission to save endangered species.
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Born to Be Wild (2011)
★ 7/10Also documentary and adventureBorn to Be Wild observes various orphaned jungle animals and their day-to-day behavioural interactions with the individuals who rescue them and raise them to adulthood. The film unfurls in two separate geographic…
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A LEGO Brickumentary (2014)
★ 5.9/10Also documentary and familyA look at the global culture and appeal of the LEGO building-block toys.
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That's Entertainment! (1974)
★ 7.4/10Also documentary and familyVarious MGM stars from yesterday present their favorite musical moments from the studio's 50 year history.
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Spider-Man 2: Making the Amazing (2004)
★ 6.7/10Also adventure and documentaryA comprehensive 12-part documentary on the making of "Spider-Man 2," covering everything from pre-production to premiere.