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Tenzing 2026
Biographical dramaHistorical drama
Tenzing represents a 2026 biographical motion picture helmed by Jennifer Peedom and penned by Luke Davies. This cross-border collaboration features Genden Phuntsok portraying Tenzing Norgay, Tom Hiddleston depicting Sir Edmund Hillary, and Willem Dafoe playing John Hunt. The movie recounts the historic 1953 expedition of Mount Everest by Nepalese-Indian Sherpa Norgay alongside New Zealand climber Hillary.
The film made its initial appearance at the 53rd Telluride Film Festival on September 4, 2026, subsequently opening in cinemas across the United States and Australia on October 9, 2026, preceding its Apple TV global debut on October 16. Critics have responded favorably to the production. Tenzing secured the 49th Mill Valley Film Festival audience choice award on October 12, 2026.
Cast
- Genden PhuntsokTenzing Norgay
- Tom HiddlestonSir Edmund Hillary
- Willem Dafoe[[John Hunt
- Caitríona BalfeJill Henderson
- Thinley LhamoDawa
- Tenzin DalhaTenzing
- Tenzin JigmeyPasang
- Samdrup Dorje LamaTenzing
- Johnny FlynnGeorge Mallory
Crew
- Director
- Jennifer Peedom
- Writer
- Luke Davies
- Producer
- Liz Watts, Emile Sherman, Iain Canning, Jennifer Peedom, Luke Davies
- Cinematography
- Stefan Duscio
- Editing
- Simon Njoo
- Music
- Rebekka Karijord
Details
- Production
- Apple Studios, India Take One Productions, See-Saw Films, Stranger Than Fiction Films
- Distributor
- Altitude Film Distribution (United Kingdom), Apple TV, Piece of Magic Entertainment (Australia)
