GoodWatchSign in

The Man Who Skied Down Everest

1975·Movie
1h 26min
69
GoodGoodWatch score

Watch

Set your services

The Man Who Skied Down Everest fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Spectacle7

Heart

Hopeful and wondrous

  • Hopefulness7
  • Wonder7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Sports and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography and editing

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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

Skip it if

You want something to laugh atYou want something quiet and calm

Based on the GoodWatch fingerprint: our scores for 70+ attributes of every movie. Select a row to see all of them.

About

This Oscar-winning documentary tells the story behind Japanese daredevil Yuichiro Miura's 1970 effort to ski down the world's tallest mountain.
Sports DocumentaryMountaineering AdventureJapanese CultureHistorical AchievementMan vs. NatureSpectacular CinematographyInspirational StoryEducational Content

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Man Who Skied Down Everest

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Man Who Skied Down Everest legally?

The Man Who Skied Down Everest is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, Fandor, and GuideDoc in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Man Who Skied Down Everest worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 7.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Man Who Skied Down Everest?

1 h 26 min

The Man Who Skied Down Everest runs 1 h 26 min.

Is The Man Who Skied Down Everest based on a true story?

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

What language is The Man Who Skied Down Everest in?

EnglishItalianJapanese

It was made in English, with some Italian, Japanese. Produced in Canada, Japan, Nepal.

In how many countries can I watch The Man Who Skied Down Everest?

41ATAUBGBOCACHCRDEDKEEESFIGBGG+27

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Man Who Skied Down Everest in 41 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Man Who Skied Down Everest use?

Boring Return JourneyThe CameoCaptain's LogDocumentaryEarthy Barefoot CharacterThe Ken Burns EffectMood WhiplashStock Footage"Pan Up to the Sky" EndingShout-OutP.O.V. CamVader Breathand 2 more

TV Tropes lists 14 storytelling tropes for The Man Who Skied Down Everest, including Boring Return Journey, The Cameo, Captain's Log.