Directed by Jennifer Peedom, the film ‘Tenzing’ Based on true events, Tenzing chronicles the little-known story of Tenzing Norgay, a gifted Himalayan climber who, alongside New Zealand mountaineer Edmund Hillary, was the first to summit Mount Everest. Encouraged by his wife Dawa, Tenzing finds an ally in expedition secretary Jill Henderson. 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.
‘Tenzing’ stars Genden Phuntsok (as Tenzing Norgay), Tom Hiddleston (Sir Edmund Hillary), Willem Dafoe (as Colonel John Hunt), Caitríona Balfe (as Jill Henderson), Thinley Lhamo (as Dawa), and Tenzin Dalha (as Pasang).
Written by Luke Davies, with story by Jennifer Peedom and Luke Davies, ‘Tenzing’ is produced by Jennifer Peedom, Luke Davies, Liz Watts, Iain Canning, Emile Sherman, and Desray Armstrong, with executive producers Norbu Tenzing, Simon Gillis, and David Michôd. Production companies are Apple Original Films, See-Saw Films, and Stranger Than Fiction Films.
The film’s cinematography is by Stefan Duscio, the music is by Rebekka Karijord, with editing by Simon Njoo.
Watch the trailer below:
Apple Original Films will release ‘Tenzing’ in select theaters on October 9, 2026, and globally on Apple TV on October 16, 2026.
For more details, visit the official website here.
Genden Phuntsok is most known for Jinpa and Snow Leopard. Tom Hiddleston is most known for Loki, The Night Manager, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Willem Dafoe is most known for Spider-Man, The Florida Project, and Platoon. Caitríona Balfe is most known for Outlander and Belfast.
