Seven Years in Tibet (1997)
Movie 2h 16m ★ 7.2/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, pure adrenaline, teach me something
Dating from 1997, Seven Years in Tibet sits in the adventure, drama and history corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud. The cast includes David Thewlis, Brad Pitt and Mako. The running time is 2h 16m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.2 out of 10.
62Tonight Score Well rated, a classic.
Synopsis
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 Lhasa, Tibet, where he meets the 14-year-old Dalai Lama, whose friendship ultimately transforms his outlook on life.
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Cast & crew
- Jean-Jacques AnnaudDirector
- David Thewlisas Peter Aufschnaiter
- Brad Pittas Heinrich Harrer
- Makoas Kungo Tsarong
- Duncan Fraseras British Officer
- BD Wongas Ngawang Jigme
- Victor Wong Chi-Keungas Chinese 'Amban'
- Ric Youngas General Chang Jing Wu
- Ingeborga Dapkūnaitėas Ingrid Harrer
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Questions about Seven Years in Tibet
- What genre is Seven Years in Tibet?
- Seven Years in Tibet is categorised as Adventure, Drama, History.
- Who stars in Seven Years in Tibet?
- David Thewlis, Brad Pitt, Mako, Duncan Fraser, BD Wong appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Seven Years in Tibet?
- Jean-Jacques Annaud directed Seven Years in Tibet.
- How long is Seven Years in Tibet?
- Seven Years in Tibet runs for 2h 16m (136 minutes).
- Is Seven Years in Tibet worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.2/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Seven Years in Tibet?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
