A determined man embarks on a high-stakes quest—and defies seemingly impossible odds—to fulfill his dream of being the first to reach the summit of Mount Everest.

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Cast

Genden Phuntsok

Tenzing Norgay

Tom Hiddleston

Ed Hillary

Willem Dafoe

John Hunt

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Samdrup Dorje Lama

Boy Tenzing (9 Yrs)

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Bhuchung Kata

Sherpa

Johnny Flynn

George Mallory

Lhakpa Tsamchoe

Kinzom

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Jampa Kalsang Tamang

Mingma

Elizabeth Blackmore

Mrs Ingram

Brandon McClelland

Mr Ingram

Genden Phuntsok — Tenzing Norgay

Genden Phuntsok (born October 27, 1985, in Ganzi, Sichuan, China) is a Chinese actor of Tibetan descent. He is known for his work in Tibetan-language cinema, particularly his collaborations with director Pema Tseden. He portrayed the hitchhiker Jinpa in Jinpa (2018), which won Best Screenplay in the Horizons section at the 75th Venice International Film Festival. He later appeared as Zaden in Tsed

Tom Hiddleston — Ed Hillary

Thomas William Hiddleston (born 9 February 1981) is an English actor. He gained international fame portraying Loki in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), beginning with Thor in 2011 and including the Disney+ series Loki (2021–2023).

Willem Dafoe — John Hunt

William James "Willem" Dafoe (/dəˈfoʊ/ də-FOH; born July 22, 1955) is an American actor. Known for his prolific career portraying diverse roles in both mainstream and arthouse films, he is the recipient of various accolades, including a Volpi Cup Award for Best Actor, with nominations for four Academy Awards, a British Academy Film Award, and four Golden Globe Awards. He received an Honorary Golde