Seven Years in Tibet (1997)
Overview
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.
Where to watch Seven Years in Tibet
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | Sony Pictures Core | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky +1 | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky +1 |
| Canada | Sony Pictures Core | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Australia | Sony Pictures Core | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Sky, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Sky, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | Sony Pictures Core | Neon TV, Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| India | Netflix | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV |
| South Africa | — | — | Apple TV |
| United Arab Emirates | — | — | Apple TV |
| Germany | Netflix, Sony Pictures Core | Apple TV, Amazon Video, MagentaTV, Sky +2 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, MagentaTV, Sky +2 |
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What is Seven Years in Tibet about?
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. Seven Years in Tibet is a Adventure, Drama, History movie, released on 1997-09-12, runtime 136 minutes.
Is Seven Years in Tibet worth watching?
TMDB users rate Seven Years in Tibet 7.2 out of 10 from 3,248 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Seven Years in Tibet?
In the United States, Seven Years in Tibet streams on Netflix and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Jean-Jacques Annaud
Cast
- 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
- Lhakpa Tsamchoe as Pema Lhaki
- Ingeborga Dapkūnaitė as Ingrid Harrer
- Duncan Fraser as British Officer
- Danny Denzongpa as Regent
- Victor Wong as Chinese 'Amban'
- Jetsun Pema as Great Mother
- Ama Ashe Dongtse as Tashi
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Sources
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