Everest is a 2015 adventure film directed by Baltasar Kormákur and written by Simon Beaufoy and William Nicholson. The film is based on the real events of a climbing disaster on Mount Everest in 1996. It is a co-production between the United Kingdom, Iceland, and the United States. The film was released in Turkey on September 18, 2015.

Plot

On the morning of May 10, 1996, two commercial climbing teams began their ascent to the summit of Mount Everest. Shortly afterward, they are caught in a sudden snowstorm. The climbers struggle to survive severe winds and freezing temperatures as they approach the summit. The film depicts the difficult conditions faced during this historic climb and the survival efforts of those involved.

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Themes

The film addresses human vulnerability to natural forces, endurance, survival instinct, and the physical and psychological challenges faced in extreme environments. It also touches on teamwork, leadership responsibilities, and personal sacrifices.

Cast

• Jason Clarke as Rob Hall
• Jake Gyllenhaal as Scott Fischer
• Josh Brolin as Beck Weathers
• John Hawkes as Doug Hansen
• Robin Wright as Peach Weathers
• Emily Watson as Helen Wilton
• Michael Kelly as Jon Krakauer
• Keira Knightley as Jan Hall

Awards and Nominations

• Australians in Film Awards: Foxtel Breakthrough Award (Elizabeth Debicki)
• Il Festival Nazionale del Doppiaggio Voci nell'Ombra: Best Dubbing
• Saturn Awards: Best Action/Adventure Film
• Camerimage: Best 3D Film (Salvatore Totino)
• Satellite Awards: Best Visual Effects
• Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Stunt Ensemble Performance
• Visual Effects Society Awards: Visual Effects and Modeling
• Jupiter Awards: Best International Film
• Huading Awards: Best Global Film
• Russian National Movie Awards: Best Foreign Drama

Box Office

• Estimated Budget: $55 million
• Gross in the United States and Canada: $43,482,270
• Opening Weekend (U.S. & Canada): $7,222,035 (September 20, 2015)
• Worldwide Gross: $203,427,584

Significance

The film portrays a well-documented tragedy in mountaineering history. It presents the effects of harsh weather conditions on the climbers’ survival and emphasizes the risks of commercial mountaineering as well as the outcomes of leadership decisions. The international co-production and ensemble cast contributed to its broad international distribution.