Seven Years in Tibet (1997)
An arrogant mountaineer escapes a prisoner-of-war camp, finding unexpected transformation through a young Dalai Lama.
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.
How intense is Seven Years in Tibet?
Seven Years in Tibet has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a comfort watch. Rated PG-13.
What Seven Years in Tibet feels like
- Tone
- epicatmosphericearnestmelancholy
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionComfort watch
- True story
- Yes, based on a book.
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Is Seven Years in Tibet for you?
Is Seven Years in Tibet scary?
No. Seven Years in Tibet is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Seven Years in Tibet gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Seven Years in Tibet sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Seven Years in Tibet OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Seven Years in Tibet?
Seven Years in Tibet runs 2h 16m.
Where can I stream Seven Years in Tibet?
Seven Years in Tibet is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Seven Years in Tibet have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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