Free Solo

Right now you can watch Free Solo in Australia on Disney Plus, and in the US on Disney Plus and Hulu — and it earns the access it was given. It says what it needs to say in one sitting, no filler. 1,530 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Worth watching in order, from the beginning — the cumulative effect is the point. Available now on Disney Plus — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Free Solo earns its spot. Free Solo resists the urge to oversimplify a subject that deserves better. Follow 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 history. Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2018. The restraint in Free Solo is what makes it trustworthy — it does not need to editorialise to make its point. The consistency throughout is what elevates it — not every moment is the best, but none of them are a reason to stop watching.

Anyone after documentary work that genuinely informs rather than confirms will value Free Solo. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. The complete film is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. The subject drives every choice here, not the other way around. The kind of production you finish and immediately want to read more about.