6 Below: Miracle on the Mountain
6 Below: Miracle on the Mountain is a 2017 American survival drama film[2] directed by Scott Waugh and written by Madison Turner, based on the non-fiction book Crystal Clear by Eric LeMarque and Davin Seay. It stars Josh Hartnett, Mira Sorvino, Sarah Dumont and Jason Cottle, and tells the true story of former professional hockey player Eric LeMarque, who finds himself stranded in the High Sierras during a fierce snowstorm and must use his wit and willpower to survive. The film was released in the United States on October 13, 2017.
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Directed by | Scott Waugh |
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Written by | Madison Turner |
Based on | Crystal Clear by Eric LeMarque Davin Seay |
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Music by | Nathan Furst |
Cinematography | Michael Svitak |
Edited by | Vashi Nedomansky |
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Distributed by | Momentum Pictures |
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Running time | 98 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Box office | $641,499[1] |
Premise
In February 2004, when a snowstorm strands former professional hockey player Eric LeMarque atop the Sierra Nevada Mountains, he is forced to rediscover the power of faith within him in order to survive.[1]
Production
In February 2016, it was announced the first film former Relativity Studios president Tucker Tooley would finance 6 Below, based on the memoir by Eric LeMarque. Filming began in Utah in March 2016.[3]
Release
In February 2017, Momentum Pictures acquired the distribution rights to the film, later setting it for an October 13, 2017 release.[4]
Critical response
On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes the film holds an approval rating of 22% based on 18 reviews, with an average rating of 4.37/10.[5] On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 40 out of 100, based on 5 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[6]
References
- "6 Below: Miracle on the Mountain (2017)". The Numbers. Retrieved March 11, 2018.
- "6 Below: Miracle on the Mountain (2017)". AllMovie. Retrieved September 19, 2017.
- "Tucker Tooley, Scott Waugh & Josh Hartnett Team For Survival Tale '6 Below'". Deadline Hollywood. February 26, 2017. Retrieved September 20, 2017.
- "Momentum Acquires U.S. Rights To '6 Below' Starring Josh Hartnett – Berlin". Deadline Hollywood. February 19, 2017. Retrieved September 20, 2017.
- "6 Below: Miracle on the Mountain (2017)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved November 21, 2018.
- "6 Below: Miracle on the Mountain reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved October 16, 2017.