Sherpa (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2015, Sherpa is a documentary film directed by Jennifer Peedom, running about 96 minutes. “Some Live to Climb. They Climb to Live.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 2013, the world's media reported on a shocking mountain-high brawl as European climbers fled a mob of angry Sherpas. Director Jennifer Peedom and her team set out to uncover the cause of this altercation, intending to film the 2014 climbing season from the Sherpa's point-of-view. Instead, they captured Everest's greatest tragedy, when a huge block of ice crashed down onto the climbing route...
Who’s in it. Sherpa stars Russell Brice as Self, Tim Medvetz as Self, Pasang Tenzing Sherpa as Self and Phurba Tashi Sherpa as Self.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Sherpa has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Sherpa page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sherpa tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sherpa (2015)?
- In US, Sherpa is available to 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 Sherpa worth watching?
- Sherpa holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Sherpa?
- Sherpa stars Russell Brice, Tim Medvetz, Pasang Tenzing Sherpa and Phurba Tashi Sherpa.
- When was Sherpa released?
- Sherpa was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.