Movie

Seven Years in Tibet

“At the end of the world his real journey began.”

★ 7.2(3,143)19972h 16m

Seven Years in Tibet is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads and Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel in Germany, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store, Rakuten TV, MagentaTV and Videoload. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

Where to watch Seven Years in Tibet

🇩🇪 Germany

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Good to know

Director: Jean-Jacques Annaud
Release date: 1997-09-12
Runtime: 2h 16m
Language: German
Box office: $131,457,682
Budget: $70,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Mandalay Entertainment

Seven Years in Tibet — trailer

About Seven Years in Tibet

Seven Years in Tibet is a 1997 movie in the Adventure, Drama and History genres, directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud, starring Brad Pitt, Jamyang Jamtsho Wangchuk and David Thewlis. It has a runtime of 2 hours 16 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 3,143 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Seven Years in Tibet in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Brad Pitt

Heinrich Harrer

Jamyang Jamtsho Wangchuk

Dalai Lama, 14 Years Old

David Thewlis

Peter Aufschnaiter

BD Wong

Ngawang Jigme

Mako

Kungo Tsarong

Lhakpa Tsamchoe

Pema Lhaki

Ingeborga Dapkūnaitė

Ingrid Harrer

Duncan Fraser

British Officer

Danny Denzongpa

Regent

Victor Wong

Chinese 'Amban'

Jetsun Pema

Great Mother

Ama Ashe Dongtse

Tashi

Themes & keywords

himalaya mountain rangebuddhismbuddhist monkworld war iiprisoner of warmountainmonsoonaustriatibetmountaineerlhasaweddingbased on memoir or autobiographypeople's liberation army

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Seven Years in Tibet in Germany?+

In Germany, you can stream Seven Years in Tibet on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads and Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store, Rakuten TV, MagentaTV and Videoload.

Is Seven Years in Tibet on Netflix?+

Yes — Seven Years in Tibet is available to stream on Netflix in Germany.

How long is Seven Years in Tibet?+

Seven Years in Tibet has a runtime of 2 hours 16 minutes (136 minutes).

Who stars in Seven Years in Tibet?+

Seven Years in Tibet stars Brad Pitt, Jamyang Jamtsho Wangchuk, David Thewlis, BD Wong and Mako.

When did Seven Years in Tibet come out?+

Seven Years in Tibet is a 1997 movie directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud.

What genre is Seven Years in Tibet?+

Seven Years in Tibet is Adventure, Drama and History film.

Who directed Seven Years in Tibet?+

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