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Seven Years in Tibet

1997·Movie
2h 16min·PG-13
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic557.3Rotten Tomatoes57%73%

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A , adventure movie: , but never fluffy, .

Good for friends night · teens · comfort watch

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At the end of the world his real journey began.

Austrian mountaineer Heinrich Harrer journeys to the Himalayas without his family to head an expedition in 1939. But when World War II breaks out, the arrogant Harrer falls into Allied forces' hands as a prisoner of war. He escapes with a fellow detainee and makes his way to Lhasa, Tibet, where he meets the 14-year-old Dalai Lama, whose friendship ultimately transforms his outlook on life.
Historical AdventureSpiritual JourneyPersonal TransformationCross-Cultural FriendshipBiographical DramaHimalayan SettingWartime SurvivalEpic ScopeHopeful NarrativeCultural Exploration

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Directed by:
Jean-Jacques Annaud
Written by:
Becky Johnston, Heinrich Harrer
Produced by:
Jean-Jacques Annaud, Iain Smith, John H. Williams
Composed by:
John Williams

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Seven Years in Tibet

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Seven Years in Tibet?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Seven Years in Tibet from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 76 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Seven Years in Tibet worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 57%, and Metacritic 55). Audiences rate it higher (72 out of 100) than critics (56).

Is Seven Years in Tibet okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will I feel good after watching Seven Years in Tibet?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

Is Seven Years in Tibet plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Seven Years in Tibet use?

Kick the DogScaling the SummitConstantly CuriousBrownfaceIt Will Never Catch OnCatapult NightmareThe Friend Nobody LikesBeauty Is Never TarnishedDueling MoviesTake Back Your GiftAnachronism StewVoiceover Letterand 66 more

TV Tropes lists 78 tropes for it, including Kick the Dog, Scaling the Summit, and Constantly Curious.