Everest (2015)

Everest parents guide

Nothing past what a PG-13 promises: no sex or nudity and some strong language.

Our estimate: fine from about 13. Rated PG-13.

Scare

Mildly scary

A few tense or eerie moments.

Jump scares

A couple

One or two sudden jolts.

Gore

Light gore

Some blood or injury, briefly.

Violence

Some violence

Some fighting or peril.

Sex and nudity

None noted

Language

Moderate

Some strong profanity, a few f-words.

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Three questions

Is Everest scary?

Only a little. Everest has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.

How gory is Everest?

Light gore and some violence.

What is Everest rated, and is it OK for kids?

Better for teens than younger kids: it is rated PG-13, with some strong language.

What is Everest about?

Inspired by the incredible events surrounding a treacherous 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 of elements found on the planet, the climbers will face nearly impossible obstacles as a lifelong obsession becomes a breathtaking struggle for survival.

Cast and crew

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• “a movie that will make me cry”
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