The Ascent
2019, English. Directed by Tom Paton.
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Special ops squad "Hell's Bastards" are sent to infiltrate a civil war to retrieve intel. The unit soon find themselves trapped on a never-ending stairwell forced to climb or die. To survive, they must revisit their past sins if they ever want to get off.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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The Ascent is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, and Starz in India.
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Cast & crew
- Tom PatonDirector
- Shayne WardWill Stanton
- Bentley KaluBen Garrett
- Samantha SchnitzlerKia
- Alana WallaceHayley Nolan
- Toby OsmondJack Ford
- Spencer CollingsCarter Harris
- Sophie AustinEmma Walker
- Phoebe Robinson-GalvinRachel Ryan
- Julia SzamałekPrisoner
- Simon MeacockShaun Buxton
- Mateusz MaleckiMateus
- Piotr BaumannPavel
Details
- Released
- 17 October 2019
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Tom Paton
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The Ascent: quick answers
Is The Ascent worth watching?
The Ascent doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is The Ascent?
The Ascent runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Does The Ascent have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Ascent. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Ascent parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Ascent is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Ascent on?
The Ascent is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, and Starz in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Ascent?
If you liked The Ascent, try Monster Hunters, Abduction, Daylight's End.
Who directed The Ascent?
The Ascent (2019) was directed by Tom Paton and stars Shayne Ward, Bentley Kalu, Samantha Schnitzler.