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Before Everest

2020Movie1 h 32 min

83

GreatGoodWatch score

A slow-burning, ambiguous documentary movie about history and a real life story, with standout characters.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

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“I’d never share a rope with him” is about as damning a comment as anyone can make about a fellow mountaineer. Sir Edmund Hillary’s words about Earle Riddiford in his last autobiography set the uneasy tone of this nuanced documentary by Earle’s son Richard Riddiford.

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Documentary
Mountaineering History
Biographical Portrait
Father-Son Relationship
Nuanced Storytelling
Historical Revisionism
Personal Journey
Human Conflict
Legacy Exploration
Introspective

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Directed by: Richard Riddiford

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August 2, 2020 · 1 h 32 min · Documentary

Released: August 2, 2020
Runtime: 1 h 32 min
Genres: Documentary
Original language: English
Made in: New Zealand
Available in: 131 countries

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Where can I stream Before Everest?

In the United States, Before Everest is free with ads on Plex, Reveel, and Tubi TV. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Before Everest worth watching?

83

GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 6.6).

Is Before Everest plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.