The Ascent (1994) is a War, Adventure film that follows the real-life adventure of a dashing Italian soldier who escapes a British prisoner-of-war camp because he dreams of climbing 17,000-foot Mt. Kenya and planting the Italian flag at the summit. The obsessive British camp commander pursues him, and the two men are locked in a battle of wills, fuelled by honor and their love for the same woman. Currently, you can watch The Ascent on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 5 votes. Fans of war movies may also want to explore similar titles below.