Everest(1998)
Towering above everything you have seen before.
Everest Synopsis
An international team of climbers ascends Mt. Everest in the spring of 1996. The film depicts their lengthy preparations for the climb, their trek to the summit, and their successful return to Base Camp. It also shows many of the challenges the group faced, including avalanches, lack of oxygen, treacherous ice walls, and a deadly blizzard.
Everest (1998) is a documentary film directed by David Breashears, released on March 6, 1998 with a runtime of 44m. It stars Liam Neeson, Ed Viesturs, David Breashears and Tracy Pfau. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 82 ratings.
- Director:
- David Breashears
- Writers:
- Tim Cahill, Stephen Judson
- Production:
- MacGillivray Freeman Films, IMAX, Arcturus Motion Pictures, Polartec, Miramax
- Revenue:
- $127,990,128
- Status:
- Released
Everest (1998) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Everest before you stream it.
Everest Cast & Crew
Main cast
Liam Neeson
as Narrator
Ed Viesturs
as Summit Team Leader, USA
David Breashears
as Summit Team, USA
Tracy Pfau
as Mountain Climber
- Lhakpa Dorji
Lhakpa Dorji
Key crew
Directed by David Breashears, written by Tim Cahill and Stephen Judson.
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Everest Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 82 ratings.
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Everest – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Everest online?
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Everest (1998) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Brew, Curiosity Stream, Eternal Family, CuriosityStream Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and CuriosityStream Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Brew. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Everest?
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The main cast of Everest (1998) includes Liam Neeson, Ed Viesturs, David Breashears, Tracy Pfau and Lhakpa Dorji. The film was directed by David Breashears. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Everest released?
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Everest was released on March 6, 1998 and runs for 44m.
Is Everest worth watching?
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Everest (1998) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 82 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Everest?
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Yes. The official Everest trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.