Seven Years in Tibet (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1997, Seven Years in Tibet is a drama, adventure and history film directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud, running about 136 minutes. “At the end of the world his real journey began.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Austrian mountaineer, Heinrich Harrer journeys to the Himalayas without his family to head an expedition in 1939. But when World War II breaks out, the arrogant Harrer falls into Allied forces' hands as a prisoner of war. He escapes with a fellow detainee and makes his way to Llaso, Tibet, where he meets the 14-year-old Dalai Lama, whose friendship ultimately transforms his outlook on life.
Who’s in it. Seven Years in Tibet stars Brad Pitt as Heinrich Harrer, Jamyang Jamtsho Wangchuk as Dalai Lama, 14 Years Old, David Thewlis as Peter Aufschnaiter and BD Wong as Ngawang Jigme, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Seven Years in Tibet has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $131.5M at the box office.
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 Seven Years in Tibet page.
If you liked it. Fans of Seven Years in Tibet tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Seven Years in Tibet (1997)?
- In US, Seven Years in Tibet 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 Seven Years in Tibet worth watching?
- Seven Years in Tibet holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Seven Years in Tibet?
- Seven Years in Tibet stars Brad Pitt, Jamyang Jamtsho Wangchuk, David Thewlis, BD Wong and Mako.
- When was Seven Years in Tibet released?
- Seven Years in Tibet was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 136 minutes.