Everest Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: Jan. 3, 2016

Everest

Release Date: Friday, September 18, 2015 Limited

Director: Baltasar Kormakur

Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal • Josh Brolin • John Hawkes • Jason Clarke • Vanessa Kirby

PG-13 Adventure N/A

4.28 / 5.0

39% WILL SEE 61% WON'T SEE

Rent or buy

Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Inspired by the incredible events surrounding an attempt to reach the summit of the world’s highest mountain, Everest documents the awe-inspiring journey of two different expeditions challenged beyond their limits by one of the fiercest snowstorms ever encountered by mankind. Their mettle tested by the harshest elements found on the planet, the climbers will face nearly impossible obstacles as a lifelong obsession becomes a breathtaking struggle for survival.

Adventure Drama True Story

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Who stars in Everest – Cast List

Jake Gyllenhaal
... Scott Fischer

The Bride!, Remain
Josh Brolin
... Beck Weathers

The Running Man, Avengers: Endgame
J
John Hawkes
Lincoln, Identity
Jason Clarke
... Rob Hall

The Last Frontier (series), F.A.S.T.
Vanessa Kirby
... Sandy Hill Pittman

Avengers: Doomsday, Eden
M
Michael Kelly
... Jon Krakauer

The Adjustment Bureau, Secret in Their Eyes
M
Martin Henderson
Miracles From Heaven, Agent Cody Banks
C
Clive Standen
... Ed Viesturs

Hammer of the Gods, Boudica: Queen Of War
Sam Worthington
... Guy Cotter

Relay, Avatar: Fire and Ash
Robin Wright
Wonder Woman, Wonder Woman 1984

Who is making Everest – Crew List

A look at Everest behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Baltasar Kormakur last helmed Touch and Arthur The King.

Director: Baltasar Kormakur
Screenwriter: Tom Goodman-Hill
Producers: Tim Bevan
Eric Fellner
Brian Oliver
Tyler Thompson

Studios: Universal Pictures
Production Company: Working Title Films

Production – What we know about the Everest

Key Facts

While establishing shots will be taken in Nepal, they will film most of it in Baltasar Kormakur's native Iceland, the glaciers there are a facsimile of Everest. Nobody wants to be in Iceland during the winter (The Wrap, 2/19/13).

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Mar 2015

Completed

Changed Everest movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Mar 2014

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. Currently shooting in Nepal and will also shoot in the Italian Dolomites and at Cinecitta Studios in Rome and Pinewood Studios in the U.K.

Feb 2014

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Oct 2013

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. Aiming to start shooting in November 2013.

Mar 2013

Announced

Changed the movie production status to Announced. Christian Bale is bracing to climb Mount Everest. Working Title Films has been trying to get the project off the ground, but would need to shoot this summer.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for intense peril and disturbing images
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Everest Trailers and Clips

Everest

Theatrical Trailer

Everest Release Date: When was the film released?

Everest was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, September 18 , 2015. There were 10 10 other movies released on the same date, including Black Mass, Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials and Captive. Additional information: 500+. As a limited release, Everest was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

Everest DVD & Blu-ray Release Date

Everest is scheduled to be released on DVD and Blu-ray on Saturday, January 19, 2016. Availability may vary by region. Pre-order your copy of Everest today on Amazon.

Everest Digital Release Date

Everest is coming out across all major streaming and cable platforms on Tuesday, December 22, 2015. Digital rental or purchase allows you to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on your favorite devices.