Everest: The Other Side (2026)

An intimate portrait of two people bound by love, ambition, and the pursuit of the impossible. Elite ski mountaineers Jim Morrison and Hilaree Nelson fell deeply in love while reaching the pinnacle of their sport. Their drive sharpened into a shared dream: to climb and ski the direct North Face of Mount Everest—the most difficult and dangerous climb on the mountain and the most coveted ski line on Earth—something only a handful have ever achieved, and no one has successfully skied down.

Key facts

  • Release date: 29 October 2026
  • Runtime: 115 minutes
  • Genres: Documentary
  • TMDB rating: 6.0/10 (1 votes)

FlickAtlas review

Overall: 7/10. Everest: The Other Side is a harrowing and visually impressive documentary about the dangers and obsessions of elite mountain climbing. While uneven editing and a heavy second half make it a challenging watch, it offers an intimate and gripping portrait of ambition. It is recommended for viewers interested in high-altitude survival stories and extreme mountaineering.

  • Action & Cinematography: 8/10
  • Comedy & Entertainment: 5/10
  • Direction: 7.5/10
  • Music & BGM: 6.5/10
  • Performances: 7/10
  • Story & Screenplay: 7.5/10