National Geographic: Surviving Everest (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 2003, National Geographic: Surviving Everest is a documentary film directed by Liesl Clark, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. Half a century ago, Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay became the first humans to stand atop the highest mountain of earth. Now, their sons and Brent Bishop, son of the first American to summit Everest, make a historic expedition to face Everest's unforgiving heights. Experience their harrowing, deeply individual quests to conquer this awesome peak - and discover the dramatic history of Everest, from tragedy and triumph to the unsung role of the remarkable Sherpa people. With gripping, on-location filming and never-before-seen archival footage, this is the thrill of Everest as only National Geographic can present it!
Who’s in it. National Geographic: Surviving Everest stars Peter Hillary, Jamling Tenzing Norgay, Brent Bishop and Peter Coyote as Narrator.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, National Geographic: Surviving Everest has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch National Geographic: Surviving Everest page.
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- Where can I watch National Geographic: Surviving Everest (2003)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for National Geographic: Surviving Everest change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is National Geographic: Surviving Everest worth watching?
- National Geographic: Surviving Everest holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in National Geographic: Surviving Everest?
- National Geographic: Surviving Everest stars Peter Hillary, Jamling Tenzing Norgay, Brent Bishop and Peter Coyote.
- When was National Geographic: Surviving Everest released?
- National Geographic: Surviving Everest was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.