Everest (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1998, Everest is an adventure and documentary film directed by Greg MacGillivray, running about 44 minutes. “Towering above everything you have seen before.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Everest stars Liam Neeson as Narrator, Ed Viesturs as Summit Team Leader, USA, David Breashears as Summit Team, USA and Tracy Pfau as Mountain Climber, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Everest has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $76.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Brew, YouTube TV and Curiosity Stream and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Brew. 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 Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Everest (1998)?
- In US, Everest is available to stream on fuboTV, Brew and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Brew. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Everest worth watching?
- Everest holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Everest?
- Everest stars Liam Neeson, Ed Viesturs, David Breashears, Tracy Pfau and Lhakpa Dorji.
- When was Everest released?
- Everest was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 44 minutes.