Tenzing

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Tenzing

PG

Oct 2026

2h 5m

Drama

Adventure

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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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Immersive and tasteful, Tenzing is a rock-solid adventure that pays overdue tribute to a mountain-climbing pioneer who history unfairly overlooked.

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Claudia Puig

FilmWeek (LAist)

Oct 17, 2026

What makes this different... is that it's about the person who you normally don't see.

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Katie Walsh

FilmWeek (LAist)

Oct 17, 2026

A really beautiful representation of his relationship with nature.

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Randy Myers

San Jose Mercury News

Oct 15, 2026

3/4

Tenzing Norgay’s place in history got cast in the publicity and political shadows of Hilary and expedition leader Colonel John Hunt, Tenzing corrects that and champions how it was a true team effort with Tenzing deserving of the same headline treatment.

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Ailish Delaney

Mamamia

20 hrs ago

This is so much more than an adventure film. Tenzing is full of heart. It's about being an outsider who doesn't quite belong, our relationship with nature and a love that endures. It reminded me exactly why I love movies.

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Madhurima Sarkar

Mashable India

1 day ago

3.5/5

The technical excellence and commitment to originality are awe-striking.

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Andrew Murray

The Upcoming

2 days ago

3/5

Despite a strong cast and incredible visuals, the script plays everything far too safely, only ever hinting at underlying themes of colonisation and prejudice.

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Anita M

3 days ago

We really liked it. We applauded at the end with almost everyone else.

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Eric

Oct 21, 2026

Beautiful story and cinemotogrraphy

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DePercy

Oct 18, 2026

No green screens, no CGI (not that there's anything wrong with that). Real mountains. Real climbing. Real actors pushing their bodies to the limit in a beautiful but harsh environment.

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William F

Oct 15, 2026

Incredible Storytelling, Brilliant acting, spectacular visual. This was very moving and powerful and one of the best films I’ve seen in a long time.

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catherine

Oct 15, 2026

The music and scenery. Beautiful story.

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Michele G

Oct 15, 2026

Wonderful portrayal of his life. Learned more about his childhood.

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Jennifer Peedom

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Genden Phuntsok

Tenzing Norgay

Tom Hiddleston

Edmund Hillary

Willem Dafoe

Colonel John Hunt

Caitriona Balfe

Jill Henderson

Tenzin Dalha

Young 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.

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 (Some Peril|Smoking|Language|Thematic Elements)
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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