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Everest

1998·Movie
44min·G
81
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Relentless energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Epic and nerve-racking

  • Spectacle10
  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline8

Heart

Wondrous and moving

  • Wonder8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, a real life story, and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Novelty7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography and sound design

  • Cinematography9
  • Sound Centrality8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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Towering above everything you have seen before.

An international team of climbers ascends Mt. Everest in the spring of 1996. The film depicts their lengthy preparations for the climb, their trek to the summit, and their successful return to Base Camp. It also shows many of the challenges the group faced, including avalanches, lack of oxygen, treacherous ice walls, and a deadly blizzard.
Immersive DocumentaryHigh-Stakes SurvivalNature's SpectacleHuman EndeavorHistorical RecreationEducational & InformativeAwe-Inspiring VisualsTense & DramaticBiographical Account

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Everest

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Everest legally?

Everest is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Brew, and Curiosity Stream in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, YouTube Free, and Filmzie. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Brew. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Everest worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82/100 (IMDb 7 and Rotten Tomatoes 93%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Everest rated?

GDisturbing imagery

It's rated G in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is Everest?

0 h 44 min

Everest runs 0 h 44 min.

Is Everest based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Everest?

Critics93
Audiences73

Not quite. Critics rate Everest higher (93) than audiences (73). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Everest in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Everest?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Everest in 139 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Everest use?

Blade BrakeDeterminatorDocumentaryHostile WeatherUnreliable NarratorMultinational TeamPassionate Sports GirlHeroic BystanderChallenge SeekerScenery PornScaling the SummitHeroic Lineage

TV Tropes lists 12 storytelling tropes for Everest, including Blade Brake, Determinator, Documentary.