The Real Thing
1996, English. Directed by Simon Tucker.
Ben Moon and Jerry Moffatt on the ultimate bouldering road trip...
The Real Thing is the first feature length bouldering movie ever made. Britain's top rock climbers Jerry Moffatt and Ben Moon take you on a rollercoaster road trip from the classic gritstone crags of the UK's Peak District to the mecca of European and World climbing in Fontainebleau, France. Also starring climbing hero Sean Myles, the late and great Kurt Albert and French climbing legend Marc Le Menestrel. A must watch for all boulderers, with an unforgettable pumping soundtrack. The climax of the film is Moon's ascent of Fred Nicole's Karma (V11) - other highlights include Moffatt's 'hair-raising' drive, in his Lancia Evolution, from Sheffield to Stanage and some amazing training scenes; all great fun and reminder of how climbing used to be.
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- 0h 53m
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- English
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- 1 January 1996
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The Real Thing isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1996. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Real Thing?
The Real Thing (1996) was directed by Simon Tucker and stars Ben Moon, Jerry Moffatt, Kurt Albert.