Sherpa
“Some Live to Climb. They Climb to Live.”
In 2013, the world's media reported on a shocking mountain-high brawl as European climbers fled a mob of angry Sherpas. Director Jennifer Peedom and her team set out to uncover the cause of this altercation, intending to film the 2014 climbing season from the Sherpa's point-of-view. Instead, they captured Everest's greatest tragedy, when a huge block of ice crashed down onto the climbing route...
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Where is Sherpa streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Australia | DocPlay, Beamafilm, DocPlay Amazon Channel, ABC iview | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
About Sherpa
Sherpa is a 2015 English-language documentary film directed by Jennifer Peedom. The cast is led by Russell Brice, Tim Medvetz, Pasang Tenzing Sherpa. It has a runtime of 1h 36m. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Sherpa was produced by Felix Media and Arrow Media and made in Nepal and Australia. It was released on October 2, 2015, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Jennifer Peedom
- Release date
- October 2, 2015
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Nepal, Australia
- Production
- Felix Media, Arrow Media
Sherpa cast & crew
Sherpa was directed by Jennifer Peedom.
The cast features Russell Brice as Self, Tim Medvetz as Self, Pasang Tenzing Sherpa as Self, and Phurba Tashi Sherpa as Self.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Renan Öztürk and it was produced by John Smithson and Bridget Ikin.
Is Sherpa worth watching?
Sherpa holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 61 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed documentary films.
At 1h 36m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy documentary, Sherpa is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Sherpa
Sherpa isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Sherpa
Russell Brice
Self
Tim Medvetz
Self
Pasang Tenzing Sherpa
Self
Phurba Tashi Sherpa
Self
Sherpa — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Sherpa in United States?
Sherpa 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 Sherpa in?
Sherpa is originally in English, with audio tracks including Nepali, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Sherpa?
Sherpa runs 1 hours 36 minutes (96 minutes).
▸What is Sherpa rated?
Sherpa is rated NR. It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 61 ratings.
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