This gripping biographical drama is packed with sheer adventure and dizzying stakes, following the story of one of the most important mountain climbers in history.

Based on true events, and taking inspiration from Ed Douglas’ book, Tenzing tells the story of one of the most important mountain climbers in history. 1953. Sherpa Tenzing Norway (Genden Phuntsok) and Sir Edmund Hillary (Tom Hiddleston) venture to be the first in history to summit Mount Everest, or Chomolungma as Norgay knows it. This gripping biographical drama is packed with sheer adventure and dizzying stakes but the heart of the story is the emotional and spiritual journey of Norway, whose striking courage and ardent ambition leads him to overcome incredible odds.