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Everest

2015·Movie
2h 1min·PG-13
IMDb7.1Metacritic646.9Rotten Tomatoes73%68%

Where to watch

History Vault

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What's your score?

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Everest fingerprint

Relentless energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and nerve-racking

  • Adrenaline9
  • Tension9
  • Spectacle9

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Wonder8

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, everyday modern life, and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion10
  • Rewatchability6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Direction9
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout cinematography, sound design, and editing

  • Cinematography10
  • Sound Centrality9
  • Editing8

Who it's for

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About

The storm awaits.

Inspired by the incredible events surrounding a treacherous attempt to reach the summit of the world's highest mountain, "Everest" documents the awe-inspiring journey of two different expeditions challenged beyond their limits by one of the fiercest snowstorms ever encountered by mankind. Their mettle tested by the harshest of elements found on the planet, the climbers will face nearly impossible obstacles as a lifelong obsession becomes a breathtaking struggle for survival.
Survival DramaHistorical CatastropheIntense ThrillerMountaineering EpicMan vs. NatureVisually StunningTragic True StoryHuman EnduranceBleak & PowerfulGripping & Immersive

Crew

Directed by:
Baltasar Kormákur, Zoe Morgan, Laura Miles
Written by:
William Nicholson, Simon Beaufoy
Produced by:
Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Baltasar Kormákur
Composed by:
Dario Marianelli, Dario Marianelli, Glenn Freemantle

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Everest

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Everest legally?

History Vault

Everest is included with a subscription to History Vault in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Everest worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 73%, and Metacritic 64). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Everest rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Everest?

2 h 1 min

Everest runs 2 h 1 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?

Critics69
Audiences69

Yes. Critics average 69 and audiences 69 out of 100, so both groups see Everest much the same way.

Was Everest a box office hit?

Budget$55 million
Box office$203 million

Yes. It cost about $55 million to make and earned $203 million worldwide, 3.7 times its budget.

What language is Everest in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Iceland, United Kingdom, 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 114 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Everest use?

Boring Return JourneyNo One Gets Left BehindHair-Trigger AvalancheScaling the SummitSnow Means DeathBig Damn HeroesArtistic License – HistorySomeone to Remember Him ByBadass NativeDeath WorldScenery PornNo Antagonistand 46 more

TV Tropes lists 58 storytelling tropes for Everest, including Boring Return Journey, No One Gets Left Behind, Hair-Trigger Avalanche.