Everest
“Towering above everything you have seen before.”
Synopsis
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.
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Everest (1998) [Trailer]
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-05-29
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 6, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$128M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Breashears, Stephen Judson, Greg MacGillivray
- Screenplay & Story
- Tim Cahill, Stephen Judson
- Original Score
- George Harrison
- Original Title
- Everest
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 44m
- Worldwide Gross
- $128M
- Production Studios
- MacGillivray Freeman Films, IMAX, Arcturus Motion Pictures, Polartec, Miramax
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Breashears, Stephen Judson, Greg MacGillivray
Tim Cahill, Stephen Judson
George Harrison
Department Leadership Roster
David Breashears
Director
Stephen Judson
Director
Greg MacGillivray
Director
Tim Cahill
Writer
Stephen Judson
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Everest
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Everest 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 directed Everest?
Everest was directed by David Breashears, Stephen Judson, Greg MacGillivray.
Who stars in Everest?
The principal cast of Everest includes Liam Neeson, Ed Viesturs, David Breashears, Tracy Pfau, Lhakpa Dorji.
When was Everest released and how long is it?
Everest was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 44m.
How much did Everest make at the box office?
Everest grossed $128M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Everest?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Everest was composed by George Harrison.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Everest?
Everest holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).