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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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)

3 days ago

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)

3 days ago

A really beautiful representation of his relationship with nature.

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Randy Myers

San Jose Mercury News

4 days ago

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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Nicole Ackman

Common Thread

1 day ago

3.5/5

People who are interested in extreme mountain climbing are likely more familiar with [Tenzing Norgay]. But for the rest of us, this film does an excellent job of introducing us to Tenzing and his impressive achievement.

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Graeme Tuckett

The Post NZ

2 days ago

Tenzing is a hell of an achievement. It is one of the best films about mountaineering I have seen and a brilliantly full account of an expedition that became one of the defining human achievements of the 20th century.

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Robert Kojder

Flickering Myth

4 days ago

3/5

Tenzing offers both thrill-seeking highs and history, told from a unique perspective and driven by similarly fascinating, clashing views, even if its narrative simplicity ultimately keeps it from reaching its peak

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DePercy

2 days ago

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

5 days ago

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

5 days ago

The music and scenery. Beautiful story.

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Michele G

5 days ago

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

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victoria

5 days ago

Absolutely phenomenal. I am SO happy I saw it on a big screen and didnt want for streaming

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A M

@alyssamnd 1 hr ago

One of the best movies I have ever watched!

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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 Jigmey

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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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