Tenzing

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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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Randy Myers

San Jose Mercury News

13 hrs 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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Jeannette Catsoulis

New York Times

13 hrs ago

“Tenzing,” in its quietly empathetic way, makes sure we know who the real heroes are.

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Danny Leigh

Financial Times

14 hrs ago

3/5

The flaws recede as the story zeroes in on Tenzing and Hillary making their dizzying ascent.

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Marta Medina Pérez

mundoCine

3 hrs ago

3/5

Someone finally looks at the mountain the way that boy did, and calls it by its name: Chomolungma. His mountain. [Full Review in Spanish]

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Doug Jamieson

The Jam Report

6 hrs ago

3.5/5

A handsome and heartfelt historical epic that follows a familiar biographical trajectory but finds renewed significance in whose story it chooses to tell.

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Russ Simmons

KKFI-FM (Kansas City)

11 hrs ago

3/5

"Tenzing" is a thoughtful and engaging action film as well as an instructive biopic.

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William F

16 hrs 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

23 hrs ago

The music and scenery. Beautiful story.

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Michele G

1 day ago

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

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victoria

1 day ago

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

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Debra W

@swtrimoviegal 1 hr ago

Just really one of the best movies I’ve see. The acting, the story, the absolutely beautiful scenery!! Highly recommend!!

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Matt B

@RT64102791 2 hrs ago

A fantastic portrayal of one of mankind’s greatest achievements. Portrayed with the restraint and humility the characters deserved. Too often are these types of stories overproduced, over scripted and over dramatized. Tenzing however manages to fit so much in with so very little of anything but pure cinematic beauty. A must watch and a deserving contender during awards season.

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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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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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