TENZING Film Explores Norgay’s Historic Everest Ascent, Coming to Theaters and Apple TV

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Directed by Jennifer Peedom, the film stars Genden Phuntsok, Tom Hiddleston, and Willem Dafoe.

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TENZING will open in select theaters on Friday, October 9, 2026, and begin streaming globally on Apple TV on October 16, 2026.

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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 ), became the first to summit Mount Everest. Encouraged by his wife Dawa (Thinley Lhamo), Tenzing finds an ally in expedition secretary Jill Henderson (Caitríona Balfe). Together, they persuade Colonel John Hunt ( Willem Dafoe ) that Tenzing belongs on the British climbing team, rather than merely serving it. Where Western climbers see 'Everest' as something to be conquered, Tenzing reveres 'Chomolungma' as the sacred mother goddess. What follows is an ascent defined as much by the tensions between backgrounds, classes and competing ambitions as by the perils of the mountain itself. But high above the world, empire, rank and aspiration fall away, leaving two outsiders bound by mutual respect and trust — and for Tenzing, the fulfillment of both a life-long dream and a spiritual calling. Directed by award-winning filmmaker Jennifer Peedom, 'Tenzing' is a story of greatness that refuses to be diminished — and the love that makes it possible.

Starring: Genden Phuntsok, Tom Hiddleston , Willem Dafoe , Caitríona Balfe, Tenzin Dalha, Thinley Lhamo

Directed by: Jennifer Peedom

Screenplay by: Luke Davies

Story by: Jennifer Peedom and Luke Davies

Produced by: Liz Watts, Emile Sherman , Iain Canning , Jennifer Peedom, Luke Davies, Desray Armstrong

Executive Produced by: Norbu Tenzing, Simon Gillis, David Michôd

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