How long is Seven Years in Tibet?

Seven Years in Tibet is 2 h 16 min long (136 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:16 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Seven Years in Tibet rated?

Seven Years in Tibet is rated PG-13 in the US.

Where can I stream Seven Years in Tibet?

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Seven Years in Tibet (1997) runs 2 h 16 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 7.2 from 3,252 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 2 h 16 min — ends 10:16 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: PG-13 (US)
Genres: Adventure, Drama, History
Released: September 12, 1997
TMDB rating: 7.2 / 10 from 3,252 votes
Director: Jean-Jacques Annaud
Starring: Brad Pitt, Jamyang Jamtsho Wangchuk, David Thewlis, BD Wong
Language: English

Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Adventure and Drama hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Netflix (subscription), Netflix Standard with Ads (subscription).

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How long is Seven Years in Tibet?: Seven Years in Tibet is 2 h 16 min long (136 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:16 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Seven Years in Tibet rated?: Seven Years in Tibet is rated PG-13 in the US.
Is Seven Years in Tibet a good movie to watch with a group?: Yes — a crowd movie. Adventure and Drama hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.
Where can I stream Seven Years in Tibet?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Netflix (subscription), Netflix Standard with Ads (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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