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Movie Info

Release Date: September 12, 1997
Runtime: 136 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (3)
Genres:
Drama Adventure History
Budget: $70,000,000
Revenue: $131,457,682
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Critic Scores
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57%
Tomatometer
55
55/100
Metacritic
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7.2/10
TMDB
3,080 votes
7.1/10
IMDb
167,239 votes
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Seven Years in Tibet

1997

"A journey of discovery, beyond borders and beliefs."

Also known as: 🇫🇷 FR: 7 ans au Tibet? 🇷🇴 RO: Șapte ani în Tibet 🇺🇦 UK: 7 років у Тибеті? All international titles (3) →

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Category Level Indicator
Violence 2/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 1/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 2/5
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Budget: $70,000,000
Revenue: $131,457,682
Profit $61,457,682
ROI +87.8% (1.9x)

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Seven Years in Tibet is directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud .

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Keywords

#world war ii 120 #wedding 45 #based on memoir or autobiography 30 #mountain 20 #prisoner of war 14 #himalaya mountain range 10 #austria 6 #buddhism 6 #buddhist monk 6 #tibet 2 #monsoon 1 #mountaineer 1 #lhasa 1 #people's liberation army 1

Trivia & Fun Facts about Seven Years in Tibet

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  • The film was shot on location in Tibet, and the crew faced significant challenges due to the high altitude and remote areas, with many crew members suffering from altitude sickness during production.

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  • Brad Pitt underwent extensive physical training and learned how to speak Tibetan for his role as Heinrich Harrer, emphasizing his commitment to accurately portray the character.

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  • The film includes several scenes that depict traditional Tibetan culture and Buddhist practices, aiming to provide a respectful representation of the region's heritage.

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  • In the film, the character of the Dalai Lama is portrayed by Jamyang Jamtsho Wangchuk, who was only a teenager at the time, contributing to an authentic depiction of the young leader.

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  • During the scene where Harrer first meets the Dalai Lama, the warmth and chemistry between Brad Pitt and Jamyang Jamtsho Wangchuk were palpable, leading to a genuine friendship off-screen as well.

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  • There is a moment in the film where a visual continuity error occurs, as a character's clothing changes between shots without any explanation, which was not intended by the filmmakers.

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