Overview

High in the Rocky Mountains, veteran climber Gabe Walker (Sylvester Stallone) is haunted by a tragic rescue gone wrong. Months later, he returns only to be caught in a deadly game when a group of ruthless criminals, led by the cold-blooded Qualen (John Lithgow), crash-land with a plane full of stolen cash. Forced to help them recover the money hidden across treacherous cliffs, Gabe must use his skills to survive brutal conditions, outwit the gang, and redeem himself.

Highlights

Spectacular mountain scenery: Thrilling aerial shots and dangerous stunts on real cliffs.

Sylvester Stallone’s physicality: A mix of vulnerability and raw strength.

Tense action sequences: Rope rescues, icy climbs, and explosive set pieces.

Most Memorable Moments

The nail-biting opening rescue scene that sets the emotional tone.

Gabe battling thugs on precarious ledges and in icy caves.

The final showdown on a dangling helicopter above the mountains.

Fan Reactions

“Pure 90s action adrenaline with breathtaking stunts.”

“Stallone at his best—gritty, heroic, and human.”

“John Lithgow is deliciously villainous as Qualen.”

Final Verdict

Cliffhanger is a gripping survival-action thriller that combines breathtaking mountain scenery with edge-of-your-seat tension. With Stallone’s strong performance, intense stunt work, and memorable villain, it remains one of the standout action films of the 1990s.

Rating: 7.5/10