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.

Director: Jean-Jacques Annaud
Cast: Brad Pitt , Jamyang Jamtsho Wangchuk , David Thewlis , BD Wong , Mako , Lhakpa Tsamchoe , Ingeborga Dapkūnaitė , Duncan Fraser , Danny Denzongpa , Victor Wong

Genres: Adventure , Drama , History

Release date: 1997-09-12

Rating: 7.169

Runtime: 136minutes

Budget: 70M

Revenue: 131M

Production Companies: Mandalay Entertainment , Reperage , Vanguard Films , Applecross

Reviews:

  • Joyce Caldwell
    An absolute masterpiece! The plot twists kept me on the edge of my seat, and the performances were top-notch.
    Rating: 5

  • Amaia Benitez
    An overhyped movie that failed to deliver. I didn’t connect with the characters or the plot.
    Rating: 2

  • Jackson Butler
    An emotional rollercoaster. The soundtrack was beautiful and really added to the experience.
    Rating: 4.5

  • Emery McClure
    Loved every minute of it! The dialogue was witty, and the chemistry between the actors was fantastic.
    Rating: 5

  • Megan Wiley
    Surprisingly good! I didn't expect much, but the twists and emotional depth really pulled me in.
    Rating: 4