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Apple TV releases true-story Everest film ‘Tenzing’
Apple TV has released the feature film ‘Tenzing’ for subscribers to stream.
The adventure film stars Genden Phuntsok as Himalayan climber Tenzing Norgay, with Tom Hiddleston and Willem Dafoe in supporting roles.
It is based on the true story of Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary, the first climbers to reach the summit of Mount Everest.
The film follows Tenzing as he seeks a place on the British climbing team, with support from his wife Dawa and expedition secretary Jill Henderson.
Its story explores tensions over class, background and ambition alongside the dangers of climbing the mountain.
It also contrasts Western ideas of conquering Everest with Tenzing’s reverence for Chomolungma, the sacred mountain.
The film is now available to watch on Apple TV; no further release plans are stated.
Apple Original Films’ Everest drama “Tenzing” is now available to stream on Apple TV.
The film is based on the true story of Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary’s climb to the summit of Mount Everest.
Genden Phuntsok stars as Tenzing, with Tom Hiddleston as Hillary and Willem Dafoe as Colonel John Hunt.
The story follows Tenzing and his allies as they seek his place on the British climbing team.
The film also explores differences in background, class and ambition, and Tenzing’s spiritual connection to the mountain.
- Who
- The film stars Genden Phuntsok as Tenzing Norgay, Tom Hiddleston as Edmund Hillary and Willem Dafoe as Colonel John Hunt.
- What
- Apple TV released “Tenzing,” a feature film based on a true story.
- When
- It was available to stream on October 16, 2026; a limited theatrical premiere was held a few days earlier.
- Where
- The film is available on Apple TV. The story is set around the Mount Everest expedition.
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The documentary “The Last First: Winter K2” premiered.
Apple Original Films held a limited theatrical premiere of “Tenzing.
Tenzing” was available to stream on Apple TV.
- Streaming service
- Apple TV
- Release date
- October 16, 2026
- Lead role
- Genden Phuntsok as Tenzing Norgay
- Edmund Hillary
- Played by Tom Hiddleston
- Colonel John Hunt
- Played by Willem Dafoe
What people are saying
Based on true events, “Tenzing” chronicles the little-known story of Tenzing Norgay (Genden Phuntsok), a gifted Himalayan climber who, alongside New Zealand mountaineer Edmund Hillary (Tom Hiddleston), was the first to summit Mount Everest.