Seven Years in Tibet
“At the end of the world his real journey began.”
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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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Netflix | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Australia | Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Netflix, Claro tv+, Netflix Standard with Ads | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About Seven Years in Tibet
Seven Years in Tibet is a 1997 English-language adventure, drama and history film directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud. The cast is led by Brad Pitt, Jamyang Jamtsho Wangchuk, David Thewlis. It has a runtime of 2h 16m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 3100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Seven Years in Tibet was produced by Mandalay Entertainment, Reperage, and Vanguard Films and made in United States of America and France. It was released on September 12, 1997, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $70 million, it went on to gross $131 million worldwide.
- Director
- Jean-Jacques Annaud
- Writers
- Becky Johnston
- Release date
- September 12, 1997
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America, France
- Budget
- $70 million
- Box office
- $131 million
- Production
- Mandalay Entertainment, Reperage, Vanguard Films
Seven Years in Tibet cast & crew
Seven Years in Tibet was directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud and written by Becky Johnston.
The cast features Brad Pitt as Heinrich Harrer, Jamyang Jamtsho Wangchuk as Dalai Lama, 14 Years Old, David Thewlis as Peter Aufschnaiter, BD Wong as Ngawang Jigme, Mako as Kungo Tsarong, and Lhakpa Tsamchoe as Pema Lhaki.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by John Williams, cinematography is by Robert Fraisse, and it was produced by Jean-Jacques Annaud and Iain Smith.
Is Seven Years in Tibet worth watching?
Seven Years in Tibet holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 3,143 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed adventure films.
At 2h 16m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy adventure, drama, and history, Seven Years in Tibet is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Seven Years in Tibet
Brad Pitt
Heinrich Harrer
Jamyang Jamtsho Wangchuk
Dalai Lama, 14 Years Old
David Thewlis
Peter Aufschnaiter
BD Wong
Ngawang Jigme
Mako
Kungo Tsarong
Lhakpa Tsamchoe
Pema Lhaki
Ingeborga Dapkūnaitė
Ingrid Harrer
Duncan Fraser
British Officer
Danny Denzongpa
Regent
Victor Wong
Chinese 'Amban'
Jetsun Pema
Great Mother
Ama Ashe Dongtse
Tashi
Seven Years in Tibet — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Seven Years in Tibet in United States?
Seven Years in Tibet is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Seven Years in Tibet in?
Seven Years in Tibet is originally in English, with audio tracks including German, English, Mandarin, Hindi. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Seven Years in Tibet?
Seven Years in Tibet runs 2 hours 16 minutes (136 minutes).
▸What is Seven Years in Tibet rated?
Seven Years in Tibet is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 3,143 ratings.
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