Everest

Everest has built a real following in the US on Netflix and History Vault among viewers who want their action grounded in something real. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Jason Clarke is the obvious draw, but the supporting cast gives the action its context. Put it on tonight on Netflix and see for yourself.

There is a reason Everest keeps coming up in conversation. Everest moves fast and earns its action sequences rather than just delivering them. Inspired by the incredible events surrounding a treacherous attempt to reach the summit of the world's highest mountain, "Everest" documents the awe-inspiring journey of two different expeditions challenged beyond their limits by one of the fiercest snowstorms ever encountered by mankind. Their mettle tested by the harshest of elements found on the planet, the climbers will face nearly impossible obstacles as a lifelong obsession becomes a breathtaking struggle for survival. Jason Clarke and Josh Brolin lead a cast that gives the action real stakes. It was released in 2015. The action sequences are expensive-looking without drawing attention to their own budget — they serve the story rather than interrupting it. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Action fans who want craft and story alongside the spectacle will find exactly that in Everest. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. Short enough to finish in one sitting, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Jason Clarke is the obvious draw, but the supporting cast gives the action the context it needs to land. The action holds up because the character work underneath it never lets up.