Tenzing

"The ascent that made history."

2026 2h 6m EN

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Synopsis

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A determined man embarks on a high-stakes quest—and defies seemingly impossible odds—to fulfill his dream of being the first to reach the summit of Mount Everest.

“The ascent that made history.”

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Cast

Genden Phuntsok
Tenzing Norgay
Tom Hiddleston
Sir Edmund Hillary
Willem Dafoe
Colonel John Hunt
Caitríona Balfe
Jill Henderson
Thinley Lhamo
Dawa Norgay
Tenzing Dalha
Young Tenzing

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Jennifer Peedom
Writers: Luke Davies, Luke Davies, Jennifer Peedom
Languages: English, Nepali
Countries: Australia, United Kingdom, United States of America

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ERA

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Released this year — you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Nepali.

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WORLD

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International production across 3 countries: Australia, United Kingdom, United States of America.

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ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Jennifer Peedom, shot by Stefan Duscio. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Rebekka Karijord. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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7 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Simon Njoo shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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8 / 8

CAST

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Genden Phuntsok and Tom Hiddleston and Willem Dafoe carry the top of the cast.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Jennifer Peedom directs. Stefan Duscio behind the camera. Rebekka Karijord scores. Simon Njoo cuts. Produced in Australia, United Kingdom, United States of America. Dialogue in English, Nepali.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released this year — you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.
2Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Nepali.
3International production across 3 countries: Australia, United Kingdom, United States of America.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Directed by Jennifer Peedom, shot by Stefan Duscio. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Original score by Rebekka Karijord. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
7Editor Simon Njoo shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
8Genden Phuntsok and Tom Hiddleston and Willem Dafoe carry the top of the cast.
9Marketing tagline: "The ascent that made history.".
10IMDB entry: tt6262770 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
11Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.