The Conquest of Everest

The Conquest of Everest

Directed by George Lowe

Produced by Group 3, Countryman Films

195378 min7.2 / 10

A triumphant historical documentary capturing humanity's first ascent of Everest, balancing the grandeur of the mountain with the warmth of human achievement and partnership.

A documentary of the first successful expedition to the summit of Mount Everest. New Zealand's Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay climb Mount Everest in 1953.

Questions people ask

  • Does The Conquest of Everest end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of films.

  • Is The Conquest of Everest scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is The Conquest of Everest violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is The Conquest of Everest sad? Not especially. Less sad than 73% of films.

  • Is The Conquest of Everest easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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70/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity95

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise45

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love75

How much audiences actually like it

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Like The Conquest of Everest

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

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Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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