Tenzing

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Release Date:

Oct 9, 2026

Runtime:

2hr 5m

Synopsis

The untold and inspiring tale of one of the most important mountain climbers in history who, with Edmund Hillary, became the first person to reach the summit of Mount Everest.
Moviegoers are saying
Reviewers treat 'Tenzing' as a reverent, heartfelt true-story adventure that finally centers the Sherpa perspective on the 1953 Everest summit, with Genden Phuntsok's warmth and Stefan Duscio's cinematography drawing the most praise. Reactions are overwhelmingly positive, with several viewers saying it left them ready to head for the mountains themselves. The few complaints are light, mostly a regret that it went straight to streaming and some playful jokes about Willem Dafoe.
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  • Oct 20, 2026

    you know im something of a mountain climber myself

    706 Likes
    𓆩♡𓆪 a l i 𓆩♡𓆪
    𓆩♡𓆪 a l i 𓆩♡𓆪
    Oct 16, 2026

    burdened with glorious purpose

    651 Likes
    Swarnim Thapa
    Swarnim Thapa
    Oct 19, 2026

    “They see mountains, we see ourselves.” Chomolungma was never just a mountain and Tenzing was never just part of someone else’s story. He's Mr Amazing. Beautifully told and long overdue.

    498 Likes
    Captain Shy
    Captain Shy
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    Oct 17, 2026

    I would get so bloody sick of Willem Defoe on that mountain.

    406 Likes
    Kylo
    Kylo
    Sep 15, 2026

    My dad describing how he got to school every day:

    546 Likes
    Alex
    Alex
    Oct 11, 2026

    There is so much love poured into every frame of this film. And I'm a sucker for this type of true story...especially when it's done well. I didn’t know until the talkback afterwards that this had been directed by a woman. Jennifer Peedom has done a stunning job bringing…

    313 Likes
    KJL5678
    KJL5678
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    Oct 17, 2026

    "I needed to go... the pull of Everest was stronger for me than any force on earth." — Tenzing Norgay To want something with every fiber of your being, carrying the weight of a monumental dream carved into your very soul, and to finally stand at the threshold of achieving…

    272 Likes
    James.
    James.
    Oct 16, 2026

    Loki and the Green Goblin are looking for Mount Everest. A magnificent film revisiting the extraordinary achievement of May 29, 1953, when Tenzing Norgay, a Nepalese Sherpa of Tibetan origin, and New Zealander Edmund Hillary became the first climbers to reach the summit of…

    244 Likes
    RED
    RED
    Oct 17, 2026

    Honestly had me feeling like I'm pretty much ready to go climb Everest now

    183 Likes
    Adam シ
    Adam シ

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Top Reviews
  • toro
    toro loved
    Tenzing

    absolutely loved this film. from it being one of the most iconic & historical moments in human history to it being so well told… it has my heart. incredible cinematography + score bleeding and singing with every shot. some may say it wasn’t so realistic, but i will say it was definitely better…

    19D
    Tejasva Agarwal
    Tejasva Agarwal loved
    Tenzing

    Never knew this was the story behind the first man who reached the top of the world. His tumultuous life is shown as he climbs with his impressive philosophy of the “why” behind the climb. Such beautiful cinematography with such powerful performances.

    10D
    Bonnie
    Bonnie liked
    Tenzing

    Told beautifully, but I found the cinematography and tone to be somewhat draining. Super effective at telling its story of the first Everest summit, and shows it through the lens of colonization which I found fascinating. 7

    2D
  • Landryanne Steenblik
    Landryanne Steenblik loved
    Tenzing

    I have always been fascinated by Everest. It was a fun retelling of what happened with the first summit, focused on the sherpas that make it possible.

    24D
    Alexander
    Alexander liked
    Tenzing

    Beautiful scenery, good acting and a nice glimpse into climbing history with tasteful social commentary and likable characters.

    22h
    Ashe
    Ashe is "meh" on
    Tenzing

    Good enough watch but the climb itself was the least interesting part and took more than half the run time

    24D
  • More Torres
    More Torres liked
    Tenzing

    muy buena y muy linda, me encantan este tipo de películas por la pasión y la grandeza de seguir tus metas

    24D
    William Kotler
    William Kotler loved
    Tenzing

    Beautiful true story. Really incredible. Maybe even…inspiring.

    4D
    Kateryna Melnyk
    Kateryna Melnyk liked
    Tenzing

    Such a powerful film 💪🏻 I really liked it 🫶🏻

    24D

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60
Sep 17, 2026

Tenzing may tell a remarkable story about a remarkable man, but the film struggles to resonate emotionally. It’s competently made, well-acted, and beautifully shot, yet something is certainly missing from Tenzing Norgay’s ascent to the big-screen.

George Bate
Screen Rant
80
Sep 17, 2026

While the film could be touted as a portrait of faith and hard work, it’s also about the people who carry that dream with you. And when Tenzing reaches the top, it earns every emotion waiting there.

Tania Hussain
Collider
83
Sep 6, 2026

At its best, Tenzing is a personal story and a fascinating exploration of the varied local culture’s relationship to the as-of-yet untamed deity.

Jorge Tenreiro
AwardsWatch

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tenzing (2026) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG (Parental Guidance Suggested). It's generally considered a family-friendly movie.
How long is Tenzing (2026)?
The movie is 2hr 5min long.
What's Tenzing (2026) about?
The untold and inspiring tale of one of the most important mountain climbers in history who, with Edmund Hillary, became the first person to reach the summit of Mount Everest.