Everest

"The storm awaits."

Sep 25 2015 PG-13 2h 1m
Action, Adventure, Biography

Inspired by the incredible events surrounding a treacherous attempt to reach the summit of the world's highest mountain, "Everest" documents the awe-inspiring journey of two different expeditions challenged beyond their limits by one of the fiercest snowstorms ever encountered by mankind. Their mettle tested by the harshest of elements found on the planet, the climbers will face nearly impossible obstacles as a lifelong obsession becomes a breathtaking struggle for survival.

Plot

On the morning of May 10, 1996, climbers from two commercial expeditions start their final ascent toward the summit of Mount Everest, the highest point on Earth. With little warning, a violent storm strikes the mountain, engulfing the adventurers in one of the fiercest blizzards ever encountered by man. Challenged by the harshest conditions imaginable, the teams must endure blistering winds and freezing temperatures in an epic battle to survive against nearly impossible odds.

Written by

William Nicholson, Simon Beaufoy

Directed by

Baltasar Kormákur

Production Countries

United Kingdom, United States of America, Iceland

Production Companies

Universal Pictures, Free State Pictures, RVK Studios, Walden Media, Working Title Films, Cross Creek Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

1 win & 9 nominations

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245,955
Average Rating
7.1 out of 10
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64
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