Alex Honnold
Alex Honnold is an American rock climber and documentary film star known for his free solo climbing. He gained worldwide recognition for his role in the film 'Free Solo' (2018) which documented his historic ascent of El Capitan. Honnold is celebrated for his extraordinary climbing... Read More
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Free Solo (2018)
Immerse yourself in the experience of free solo climbing Yosemite’s famous El Capitan alongside Alex Honnold in this breathtaking 360 video.
Explorer: The Last Tepui (2022)
Follows elite climber Alex Honnold and a world-class climbing team led by National Geographic Explorer and climber Mark Synnott on a grueling mission deep...
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| 2026 |
The Dark WizardAn unflinching portrait of Dean Potter, the world's most influential and controversial climber, base jumper and highline walker, who achieves... |
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| 2026 |
Get a Little Out There with Alex HonnoldFree-spirited rock climber Alex Honnold road trips through Nevada in his van, discovering hidden gems, outdoor thrills, and local culture... |
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| 2026 |
Sami and Brandon Adventures: The Docuseries Shortfilm ExtravaganzaSami and Brandon go on a little daytime adventure where they fight the moon lord and nameless deity (0 deaths... |
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| 2026 |
Skyscraper LiveNo ropes. No fear. Free solo legend Alex Honnold risks it all in a high-stakes, live ascent of one of... |
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| 2025 |
Sufferfest Below ZeroJoin Alex Honnold and Cedar Wright in one of the coldest and most remote places on Earth: Antarctica. No strangers... |
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| 2025 |
Girl ClimberProfessional climber Emily Harrington has summited Everest, 8000-meter peaks, and dominated the competition circuit but, her greatest challenge extends beyond... |
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| 2025 |
The SoundA group of climbers embarks on a dangerous climb that has been off-limits for years. What initially begins as an... |
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| 2025 |
FlashedOne try. That’s all it took for Babsi Zangerl to send the 3,000-foot Free Rider (VI 5.13a) on El Capitan.... |
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| 2024 |
The Devil's ClimbClimbers Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell set out on a daring expedition to tackle Alaska's formidable Devils Thumb. Battling harsh... |
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| 2024 |
Rhythm Masters: A Mickey Hart Experience“Rhythm Masters: A Mickey Hart Experience” features stories from legendary athletes like Joe Montana and Marshawn Lynch to Sheryl Swoopes... |
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| 2024 |
Here to ClimbFollow professional climber Sasha DiGiulian as she rises from child prodigy to a champion sport climber, and ultimately makes her... |
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| 2024 |
Arctic Ascent with Alex HonnoldAlex Honnold leads an expedition to Greenland to climb a huge 4,000 foot sea cliff and investigate the impacts climate... |
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| 2023 |
AshimaOne of the world’s youngest elite rock climbers, Ashima Shiraishi spent her formative years breaking numerous age-based climbing milestones, spurred... |
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| 2023 |
Wet Lycra NightmareWhen two climbers partner up to free climb a route in Yosemite, but only one succeeds, they rejoin again the... |
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| 2023 |
The HurtAlex Honnold's latest single-push solo mission spans 35 brutal miles, 24,000 ft of elevation gain and hundreds of pitches across... |
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| 2023 |
Reel Rock 17Three new films featuring the biggest climbing and adventure stories of the year: ADN - SEB BOUIN: 29-year-old French sport... |
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| 2022 |
The Jennifer Hudson ShowTalented entertainer and newly-minted EGOT Jennifer Hudson takes on the daytime talk show landscape. |
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| 2022 |
Edge of the Unknown with Jimmy ChinTake a look inside the minds of elite adventure athletes through transformative stories about facing fear, personal loss, and Mother... |
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| 2022 |
Explorer: The Last TepuiThis documentary starring climber Alex Honnold and famous biologist Bruce Means document their expedition to the South American sky islands... |
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| 2022 |
CuddleAfter the great crossing of Fitz Roy, in Patagonia, and the Nose in less than 2 hours, in Yosemite, Alex... |
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| 2022 |
Reel Rock 16Capturing the greatest stories and sends from the year in climbing, the new films of Reel Rock 16 will deliver... |
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| 2022 |
Alex Honnold: The Soloist VRImmersive documentary in two parts, filmed in high-resolution 360° 3D, which follows Alex Honnold's journey through Yosemite National Park, home... |
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| 2021 |
The AlpinistThe life of Canadian mountain climber Marc-André Leclerc as he pushes the boundaries of climbing while on an expedition to... |
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| 2020 |
Reel Rock 15Capturing the greatest stories and sends from the year in climbing, the four new films of REEL ROCK 15 deliver... |
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| 2020 |
A Thousand Ways to Kiss the GroundAn exploration into grief and its expression through the stories of individuals who have experienced loss or trauma due to... |
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| 2020 |
Ueli Steck – Auf schmalem GratDeceased but not forgotten. In 2017, Switzerland's most famous mountaineer, "Swiss Machine" Ueli Steck, fell to his death in the... |
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| 2019 |
Fine LinesFor nearly three years, director Dina Khreino interviewed world-class mountain climbing athletes, listening to what compels them to leave behind... |
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| 2019 |
Reel Rock 14In a battle for El Cap’s coveted Nose speed record, rock legends Tommy Caldwell and Alex Honnold go head to... |
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| 2019 |
The Nose Speed RecordFor decades, an elite handful of climbers have competed for the coveted speed record on the 3,000-foot Nose of El... |
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| 2019 |
The High RoadWhile the world’s best boulderers push standards close to the ground, Nina Williams’ sights are set higher. She is among... |
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| 2019 |
Age of OndraAdam Ondra is the best climber in the world, a mantle he has earned by doing the unthinkable. After he... |
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| 2018 |
Queen Maud LandA dream team of six elite climbers mount an expedition to one of the world's last great climbing frontiers: the... |
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| 2018 |
Reel Rock 13REEL ROCK 13 delivers jaw-dropping action, soulful journeys and rollicking humor in a brand new collection of the year's best... |
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| 2018 |
Free SoloFollow Alex Honnold as he attempts to become the first person to ever free solo climb Yosemite's 3,000 foot high... |
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| 2018 |
Break on ThroughHer ascents of La Rambla first and then Biographie, have in a sense opened the doors to difficult higher than... |
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| 2017 |
Safety Third“There’s a fine line between being bold and being a dumbass. And I think Brad did some time on both... |
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| 2017 |
Reel Rock 12Reel Rock Tour 12 - 2017 - brings you four new nail-biting, hair-raising, and awe-inspiring stories of real rock climbers... |
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| 2016 | Self - Climber | ||
| 2016 |
BillionsShrewd, savvy U.S. Attorney Chuck Rhoades and the brilliant, ambitious hedge fund king Bobby "Axe" Axelrod are on an explosive... |
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| 2015 |
Crack Climbs and Land Mines, Alex Honnold in AngolaAlex Honnold is the most accomplished free climber in the world. Angola is a southwest African country that recently emerged... |
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| 2015 |
Best of E.O.F.T. No. 11The best films of the European Outdoor Film Tour 14/15 |
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| 2015 |
Reel Rock 10From big walls to big moves, REEL ROCK 10 features athletes Tommy Caldwell, Kevin Jorgeson, Alex Honnold, Jimmy Webb, Daniel... |
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| 2015 |
A Line Across the SkyThe Fitz Roy Traverse is one of the most sought after achievements in modern alpinism: a gnarly journey across seven... |
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| 2015 |
A Better LifeThere is no God. Now what? If this is the only life we have, how does that affect how we... |
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| 2015 |
RACE TO 9AIn August 2023, three friends set themselves a friendly challenge: to climb a particularly difficult route. A 9a grade in... |
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| 2015 |
Africa FusionAlex Honnold and Hazel Findlay head to Southern Africa for an experience of a lifetime. Africa Fusion takes us from... |
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| 2015 |
High And MightyHigh and mighty is a documentary about bouldering. It was directed by Peter Mortimer in 2015 and produced by Sender... |
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| 2014 |
Sufferfest 2: Desert AlpinePut on your Helmets, throw on some lycra, buckle your harness, and check your knots because this trailer is Sketchy,... |
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| 2014 |
Valley UprisingIn the shady campgrounds of Yosemite valley, climbers carved out a counterculture lifestyle of dumpster-diving and wild parties that clashed... |
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| 2014 |
Running Wild with Bear GryllsThe famed survivalist takes A-list celebrities on journeys into the wildest locations around the world, forcing the stars to push... |
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| 2014 |
Die TryingWitness amazing, never-before-seen adventures as experts push the limits of possibility for science. |
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| 2014 |
Sufferfest 1: Climbing California's 14ers by BikeFollow Alex Honnold and Cedar Wright on an ambitious human powered adventure to summit all of California's 14,000 foot peaks... |
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| 2012 |
Reel Rock 7The biggest stories from the climbing world, told with humor, heart, and mind-bending action. Featuring Alex Honnold in Honnold 3.0,... |
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| 2012 | Unknown character | ||
| 2011 |
Ueli Steck - Speed, Der schnellste Mann am BergHe climbed solo, without a rope, the north face of the Eigers in 2h47. Below him the rock wall steigen... |
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| 2011 | Alex Honnold | ||
| 2011 |
Tent bound in Devil's BayTent bound in Devil's Bay is a documentary about rock climbing that takes place in Devil Bay. It was directed... |
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| 2010 |
Alone On The WallTwenty-three year old Alex Honnold is taking the high-stakes sport of free solo climbing to new heights. Climbing truly massive... |
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| 2010 |
Reel Rock 5From death-defying speed link-ups of the wildest faces in the Alps, to Olympian displays of strength and tenacity on the... |
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| 2010 |
The Swiss MachineUeli Steck may be the greatest speed alpinist the world has ever seen. In this film he tells the stories... |
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| 2010 |
Reel RockEvery fall the REEL ROCK Film Tour brings the year's most exciting new climbing films to live audiences around the... |
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| 2009 |
Masters of Stone VI - BreakthroughOnce again, Masters of Stone breaks through to the cutting edge of the sport. Harder, Faster, Bolder, Newer, and more...six... |
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| 2009 |
ProgressionBehind every breakthrough in the progression of climbing, there's a true story of doubt and determination, perseverance in the face... |
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| 2007 |
The Sharp EndThe Sharp End is an adrenaline-soaked journey up the world's most challenging walls: the French Alps, the Eiger, the Utah... |
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| 2006 |
First AscentThe classic film that inspired the National Geographic Series. Join a global quest with world-class climbers in pursuit of the... |
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| 2003 |
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC. |
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| TBA |
Solar for SoulsvilleThe Honnold Foundation visits the beloved Memphis Rox gym (from RR15: Black Ice) to install solar. |
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Alex Honnold's Urban AscentsShort documentary of a day spent in San Francisco pushing the limits with the world's best free-solo climber Alex Honnold. |
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Got a question about Alex Honnold?
Alex Honnold is most famous for his free solo ascent of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, which he completed in June 2017.
Yes, Alex Honnold won the 2019 Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature for 'Free Solo,' which chronicles his historic climb.
Alex Honnold's first feature film appearance was in 'Alone on the Wall' (2008), which showcased his climbing achievements.
Some of Alex Honnold's successful films include 'Free Solo' (2018) and 'The Dawn Wall' (2017), both highlighting his climbing feats.
Yes, Alex Honnold is married to Sanni McCandless, with whom he tied the knot in 2022.
As of now, Alex Honnold's estimated net worth is around $2 million, primarily earned through climbing and film projects.
Key milestones in Alex Honnold's filmography include 'Free Solo' (2018) and his participation in 'The Dawn Wall' (2017), both critically acclaimed documentaries.
Alex Honnold is known for his free solo climbing approach, where he climbs without ropes or safety gear, relying solely on his skills and mental focus.