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Tenzing

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Based on true events, “Tenzing” chronicles the little-known story of Tenzing Norgay, a gifted Himalayan climber who, alongside New Zealand mountaineer Edmund Hillary, was the first to summit Mount Everest. Encouraged by his wife Dawa, Tenzing finds an ally in expedition secretary Jill Henderson. Together, they persuade Colonel John Hunt that Tenzing belongs on the British climbing team, rather than merely serving it. Where Western climbers see “Everest” as something to be conquered, Tenzing reveres “Chomolungma” as the sacred mother goddess. What follows is an ascent defined as much by the tensions between backgrounds, classes and competing ambitions as by the perils of the mountain itself. But high above the world, empire, rank and aspiration fall away, leaving two outsiders bound by mutual respect and trust — and for Tenzing, the fulfillment of both a lifelong dream and a spiritual calling.
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Peter Bradshaw Guardian 19 hrs ago
3/5
Would a Tibetan film-maker have immersed us even more thoroughly in Tenzing’s world and excluded the British more? Maybe. At any rate, Genden Phuntsok’s charm carries the picture. Go to Full Review William Bibbiani TheWrap 1 day ago
Whether you think the familiar underdog structure is timeless or just clichéd, you have to give Peedom’s film credit: It’s a handsome travelogue. Go to Full Review Anna Stafford Little White Lies 4 days ago
4/5
While the screenplay moves through the typical beats of the prestige biopic, Tenzing gives these well worn conventions a refreshing spin. Go to Full Review Leo Brady AMovieGuy.com 23 hrs ago
4/4
Tenzing emerges as the most inspiring film of the year, a fitting tribute to a man who refused to give up until he reached the summit and finally received the recognition he so richly deserved. Go to Full Review Rich Cline Shadows on the Wall 1 day ago
4/5
It helps that the characters are vivid and engaging, pulling us into a cleverly constructed multi-strand narrative. Go to Full Review Bill Newcott The Saturday Evening Post 1 day ago
4/5
A viscerally thrilling, breathtakingly shot, emotionally enthralling saga of men pushing themselves to the savage limits of endurance for no reason other than to see if they can do it. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Jennifer Peedom

Director

Genden Phuntsok

Tenzing Norgay

Tom Hiddleston

Edmund Hillary

Willem Dafoe

Colonel John Hunt

Caitriona Balfe

Jill Henderson

Tenzin Jigmey

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Synopsis Based on true events, “Tenzing” chronicles the little-known story of Tenzing Norgay, a gifted Himalayan climber who, alongside New Zealand mountaineer Edmund Hillary, was the first to summit Mount Everest. Encouraged by his wife Dawa, Tenzing finds an ally in expedition secretary Jill Henderson. Together, they persuade Colonel John Hunt that Tenzing belongs on the British climbing team, rather than merely serving it. Where Western climbers see “Everest” as something to be conquered, Tenzing reveres “Chomolungma” as the sacred mother goddess. What follows is an ascent defined as much by the tensions between backgrounds, classes and competing ambitions as by the perils of the mountain itself. But high above the world, empire, rank and aspiration fall away, leaving two outsiders bound by mutual respect and trust — and for Tenzing, the fulfillment of both a lifelong dream and a spiritual calling.
Director
Jennifer Peedom
Producer
Liz Watts, Emile Sherman, Iain Canning, Jennifer Peedom, Luke Davies, Desray Armstrong
Screenwriter
Luke Davies
Distributor
Apple Original Films
Production Co
See-Saw Films
Rating
PG (Thematic Elements|Language|Some Peril|Smoking)
Genre
Drama, Adventure
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 9, 2026, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 16, 2026
Runtime
2h 5m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital, Dolby Atmos
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