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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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Owen Gleiberman Variety 1 day ago
Tenzing earns its inspirational fervor, but the reason it fits into the new wave of mountain-climbing movies is that the director, Jennifer Peedom... has staged it with a you-are-there authenticity that’s breathtaking but never showy. Go to Full Review Wendy Ide Observer (UK) 1 day ago
This is a solid crowdpleaser that employs a flashback structure to explore Tenzing’s early life and deep spiritual connection with the mountain he, like his fellow Sherpas, reveres as a sacred mother goddess. Go to Full Review Peter Bradshaw Guardian 4 days 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 Hosea Rupprecht Pauline Media Studies 7 hrs ago
Climbing Everest, some considered themselves conquerors. Humbly honoring the persistent draw he harbored all his life, Tenzing felt himself grateful for having been granted the privilege of being in the presence of the mountain grandeur. Go to Full Review Jennifer Green Common Sense Media 9 hrs ago
4/5
A biopic reminiscent of 1980s and '90s-era epics like Gandhi and The Last Emperor, this is an emotional and uplifting film that centers on a lesser-known historical figure. Go to Full Review Leo Brady AMovieGuy.com 4 days 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 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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