Everest (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2015, Everest is an action, drama, adventure and history film directed by Baltasar Kormákur, running about 121 minutes. “The Storm Awaits.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Inspired by the incredible events surrounding a treacherous attempt to reach the summit of the world's highest mountain, "Everest" documents the awe-inspiring journey of two different expeditions challenged beyond their limits by one of the fiercest snowstorms ever encountered by mankind. Their mettle tested by the harshest of elements found on the planet, the climbers will face nearly impossible obstacles as a lifelong obsession becomes a breathtaking struggle for survival.
Who’s in it. Everest stars John Hawkes as Doug Hansen, Jake Gyllenhaal as Scott Fischer, Sam Worthington as Guy Cotter and Jason Clarke as Rob Hall, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Everest has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $203.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix, History Vault and Netflix Standard with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Everest page.
If you liked it. Fans of Everest tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Everest (2015)?
- In US, Everest is available to stream on Netflix, History Vault and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Everest worth watching?
- Everest holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Everest?
- Everest stars John Hawkes, Jake Gyllenhaal, Sam Worthington, Jason Clarke and Keira Knightley.
- When was Everest released?
- Everest was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.