Everest
Towering above everything you have seen before.
1998 • 44 min • Documentary
Synopsis
An international team of climbers ascends Mt. Everest in the spring of 1996. The film depicts their lengthy preparations for the climb, their trek to the summit, and their successful return to Base Camp. It also shows many of the challenges the group faced, including avalanches, lack of oxygen, treacherous ice walls, and a deadly blizzard.
Our family guide
Best from age 7- 66 Audience · 79 · 100%
An international team attempts to climb Mt. Everest, facing grueling preparations, perilous conditions, and the mountain's extreme dangers. This documentary captures their journey to the summit and back, including challenges like avalanches, thin air, and a deadly blizzard.
- Violence & peril
- 3/10
- Language
- 0/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 0/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 0/10
- Scary moments
- 4/10
Heads up
- Depicts dangers of mountaineering like avalanches and harsh weather
- Mentions a deadly blizzard where climbers perished
What it models well
- Perseverance and determination
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Respect for nature's power
Talk about it after
- The risks and rewards of extreme sports
- The importance of preparation and training
- How different cultures approach challenges
Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for Everest. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.
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Top billed cast
Director: David Breashears, Stephen Judson, Greg MacGillivray • Crew: Stephen Judson, Tim Cahill
Trailers & clips
Everest (1998) [Trailer]
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.6/10 (79)
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Box office
- $127,990,128
- IMDb
- tt0120661
- Official site
- www.everestfilm.com
