Tenzing
The ascent that made history.
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 · Drama · 126 min · 2026
Trailer
Director
Jennifer Peedom
Studio
Cross City Films / See-Saw Films
Release
2026-10-09
Runtime
126 min
Genres
Drama
Cast & Characters
Tenzing Norgay
Genden Phuntsok
Sir Edmund Hillary
Tom Hiddleston
Jill Henderson
Caitríona Balfe
Dawa Norgay
Thinley Lhamo
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Critical Assessment
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Fan & Critic Buzz
Reviewers praise Genden Phuntsok's portrayal of Tenzing, calling it "nice enough" and "respectful". Many review the film for its accurate representation of Everest history and its reverence towards Tenzing. The trailer highlights a potential audience connection with those who have climbed Mount Everest or are interested in Himalayan culture.
Viewer Reviews (TMDb)
Check out my full review @ https://movieswetextedabout.com/tenzing-movie-review-genden-phuntsok-leads-a-reverent-everest-climb/ Rating: B- TENZING is a nice enough biopic, and more respectful than most. I love that it’s named after its hero and actually keeps him at the center, a…
Manuel São Bento · 6/10Ever since he encountered George Mallory (Johnny Flynn) as a young boy, Tenzing Norgay (Genden Phuntsok) has been determined to become involved in one of the annually licenced attempts to get to the top of Mount Everest. For him, though, as adulthood sets in this isn't so much an…
CinemaSerf · 7/10
From the trailer's comments
His house was on the same street as mine in Darjeeling. It makes me so happy to see that he is finally getting the recognition he truly deserves.
@sayansarkar2133 · 1594 likesFinally, an Everest movie where main character look like us a Himalayan face and people.
@bikashgurung2464 · 3372 likesYou know I'm something of a mountain climber myself.
@Rasim9898 · 2297 likes“I have never regarded myself as a hero, but Tenzing undoubtedly was.” - Edmund Hilary
@Frillar · 95 likesNepalis people have always been amazing, from sherpas to Gurkhas.
@climbingbow · 797 likesVery proud to say my father himself was trained by the legend Tenzing Norgay at Darjelling mountaineering institute. I will watch this movie first day first show. My father passed away but this movie will make me feel that closer to my him ❤
@LopamudraGhosh-r6n · 173 likesAs a New Zealander, I'm thrilled that Mr. Norgay is getting the recognition he deserves for that historic climb. And Tom Hiddleston's kiwi accent is excellent!!!
@LiamHagan · 191 likesGreen Goblin and Loki are coming back in Tenzing. 💀😂
@Wakasama09 · 666 likes
