Cliffhanger_
"Hang on."
A year after losing his friend in a tragic 4,000-foot fall, former ranger Gabe Walker and his partner, Hal, are called to return to the same peak to rescue a group of stranded climbers, only to learn the climbers are actually thieving hijackers who are looking for boxes full of money.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Cliffhanger earned $255.0M worldwide on a $70.0M budget — a 264% return on investment.
Renny Harlin →
Year context
Cliffhanger was released 33 years ago in 1993.
CAST (20)
Sylvester Stallone
Gabe Walker
John Lithgow
Qualen
Michael Rooker
Hal Tucker
Janine Turner
Jessie Deighan
Rex Linn
Travers
Caroline Goodall
Kristel
Leon
Kynette
Craig Fairbrass
Delmar
Gregory Scott Cummins
Ryan
Denis Forest
Heldon
Michelle Joyner
Sarah
Max Perlich
Evan
Paul Winfield
Walter Wright
Ralph Waite
Frank
TB
Trey Brownell
Brett
Zach Grenier
Davis
Vyto Ruginis
Matheson
Don S. Davis
Stuart
Scott Hoxby
Agent Hayes
John Finn
Agent Michaels
CREW
BOX OFFICE
$70.0M
Budget
$255.0M
Revenue
+264%
ROI
BLOCKBUSTER
Verdict
STUDIOS (2)
AWARDS (1)
B
WON
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
113 min (1h 53m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.5/10 (2,569 votes)
Popularity
6
Budget
$70,000,000
Box Office
$255,000,211
Profit
+$185,000,211
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Cliffhanger about?
A year after losing his friend in a tragic 4,000-foot fall, former ranger Gabe Walker and his partner, Hal, are called to return to the same peak to rescue a group of stranded climbers, only to learn the climbers are actually thieving hijackers who are looking for boxes full of money.
How long is Cliffhanger?
Cliffhanger has a runtime of 113 minutes (1h 53m).
Who directed Cliffhanger?
Cliffhanger was directed by Renny Harlin.
Who stars in Cliffhanger?
The cast of Cliffhanger includes Sylvester Stallone, John Lithgow, Michael Rooker, Janine Turner, Rex Linn.
How much did Cliffhanger make at the box office?
Cliffhanger earned $255,000,211 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $70,000,000.
What is the rating of Cliffhanger?
Cliffhanger has a rating of 6.5 out of 10 based on 2,569 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Action
Adventure
Thriller
KEYWORDS (10)
airplane
mountain
rocky mountains
hijacking
suitcase
climbing
heist
money
snow
mountain climbing