The Himalayas (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Series · ★ 10
Released in 1994, The Himalayas is a documentary series.
What it’s about. This is the story, in eight episodes, of the conquest of Mount Everest in the Himalayas and its impact on the world. We meet the climbers who reached the summit and those who perished attempting the ascent. We encounter the Sherpa people, an ethnic group originating from Tibet, explore high-altitude mountaineering techniques, and hear the stories of expedition leaders and team members throughout their journey, while cameras capture every danger on the icy peaks. Viewers will remember that Everest is a world of illusions, a world that can become hostile in an instant, swept by fierce winds and deadly ice slides. A more recent, political, ecological, and economic perspective focuses primarily on present-day Nepal, Tibet, and Bhutan and their economies, including the Tibetan carpet industry and the Chinese occupation.
Who’s in it. The Himalayas stars Reinhold Messner as Self, Benoît Chamoux as Self, Jean-Christophe Lafaille as Self and Edmund Hillary as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, The Himalayas sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Himalayas page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Himalayas tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Himalayas (1994)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Himalayas change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Himalayas worth watching?
- The Himalayas holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Himalayas?
- The Himalayas stars Reinhold Messner, Benoît Chamoux, Jean-Christophe Lafaille, Edmund Hillary and Andrew Irvine.
- When was The Himalayas released?
- The Himalayas was released in 1994.