Chris Hemsworth’s Wild Sports Movie Takes Over Prime Video Today

Chris Hemsworth‘s latest sports documentary is now streaming on Prime Video. The film explores the world of ultrarunning, following athletes as they tackle grueling 100-mile races through mountainous terrain. It also shows the emotional challenges of pursuing extreme endurance goals.

Learning to Fly follows Aisha McAdams, a photographer and former competitive runner, as she documents elite athletes across two continents. Her work takes her to major ultrarunning events, where she spends time alongside some of the sport’s biggest names. The film received a limited theatrical release on August 21, 2026.

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Directed by Max Lowe, Learning to Fly follows McAdams as she documents elite ultrarunners. Her subjects include Jim Walmsley and Eszter Csillag, two prominent figures in the ultrarunning world.

The documentary visits the Western States Endurance Run and Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc. These races provide a look at the demanding conditions runners face, including running for hours through the night. McAdams captures both the physical struggle and the strong sense of community among competitors.

McAdams has a personal connection to the sport. She was once a competitive runner herself before walking away from it and pursuing photography. Her time alongside elite athletes gradually draws her back to the sport she left behind, eventually inspiring her to attempt a 100-mile ultramarathon herself.

The documentary captures the emotional extremes that come with ultrarunning. McAdams photographs athletes dealing with painful defeats, shared moments of support, and the excitement that comes with reaching the finish line after an exhausting race.

Evan Hayes, Katy Chevigny, and Ayesha Rokadia produced the film. Jenni Morello served as cinematographer, while Wild State’s Ben Grayson, Kevin Joseph, and Andy Mininger executive produced the documentary.

Rather than focusing solely on race results, Learning to Fly uses McAdams’ journey to explore what drives people to keep pursuing difficult goals. Her return to the ultrarunning community ultimately leads her to reconnect with the sport and confront her own complicated relationship with running.

Learning to Fly is now streaming on Prime Video.

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