Apple TV film brings Tenzing Norgay’s Everest story to the screen

Summary

A new film about Tenzing Norgay and the 1953 Everest expedition began streaming globally on Apple TV on Friday, after a limited cinema release, according to The National. Directed by Jennifer Peedom, the film stars Genden Phuntsok as Norgay and Tom Hiddleston as Edmund Hillary, and shifts attention to Norgay’s role in the first confirmed ascent of Everest. The Guardian describes it as an adventure biopic exploring ambition, colonialism and class.

Timeline

1. The National

   16 Oct 2026, 06:00 UTCSource ↗

   The National reports that the film Tenzing began streaming globally on Apple TV on Friday after a limited cinema release, and says it explores Norgay’s role in the 1953 Everest ascent.

2. The Guardian

   16 Oct 2026, 08:00 UTCSource ↗

   The Guardian includes Tenzing among its recommended films to watch this week, describing it as an adventure biopic that explores ambition, colonialism and class.