Tenzing
The ascent that made history.
12+ 2026 · 126 min · Drama
A determined man embarks on a high-stakes quest—and defies seemingly impossible odds—to fulfill his dream of being the first to reach the summit of Mount Everest.
Directed by Jennifer Peedom · Written by Luke Davies
In theaters Oct 9, 2026
Cast
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Genden Phuntsok Tenzing Norgay -
Tom Hiddleston Sir Edmund Hillary -
Willem Dafoe Colonel John Hunt -
Caitríona Balfe Jill Henderson -
Thinley Lhamo Dawa Norgay
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