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Seven Years in Tibet

1997·Movie·PG-13·136 min·7.2(3,130)

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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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 currently streaming on Fawesome.

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
#himalaya mountain range#buddhism#buddhist monk#world war ii#prisoner of war#mountain#monsoon#austria#tibet#mountaineer#lhasa#wedding#based on memoir or autobiography#people's liberation army

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 3,130 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

Brad Pitt

Heinrich Harrer

Jamyang Jamtsho Wangchuk

Jamyang Jamtsho Wangchuk

Dalai Lama, 14 Years Old

David Thewlis

David Thewlis

Peter Aufschnaiter

BD Wong

BD Wong

Ngawang Jigme

Mako

Mako

Kungo Tsarong

Lhakpa Tsamchoe

Lhakpa Tsamchoe

Pema Lhaki

Ingeborga Dapkūnaitė

Ingeborga Dapkūnaitė

Ingrid Harrer

Duncan Fraser

Duncan Fraser

British Officer

Danny Denzongpa

Danny Denzongpa

Regent

Victor Wong

Victor Wong

Chinese 'Amban'

Jetsun Pema

Jetsun Pema

Great Mother

Ama Ashe Dongtse

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 streaming on Fawesome in United States.

Is Seven Years in Tibet on Fawesome?

Yes — Seven Years in Tibet is currently available on Fawesome in United States.

What language is Seven Years in Tibet in?

Seven Years in Tibet is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Mandarin, German, Portuguese. 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 3,130 ratings.

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