The Movie "Everest" Is Leaving Netflix: A Super Simple Explainer

What Is the Movie "Everest"?

Imagine a movie about people trying super hard to survive on the world’s tallest mountain. That’s the survival thriller (a scary, tense movie about staying alive) called Everest.

Here are some quick facts:

• It stars Josh Brolin and a huge group of other famous actors.
• The big cast includes:
  • Josh Brolin
  • Jake Gyllenhaal
  • John Hawkes
  • Robin Wright
  • Sam Worthington
  • Jason Clarke
  • Keira Knightley
  • And many more!
• The movie was shown in U.S. movie theaters in September 2015.
• Lots of people went to see it, so it made good money (we call that a box office success — “box office” is just a fun word for money from ticket sales).

When Is "Everest" Leaving Netflix?

According to a report from a website called What’s on Netflix, this movie is saying goodbye to Netflix very soon.

• It will leave Netflix on August 1 (which is next month from the report).
• The movie was directed by a person named Baltasar Kormákur.

Important Point: If you have Netflix and want to watch this film, mark August 1 on your calendar because that’s when it goes away!

The Real-Life Story Behind the Movie

The movie is not made up — it is based on a true story! It was written by William Nicholson and Simon Beaufoy.

Here’s what really happened in 1996, step by step:

1. Two groups of mountain climbers decided to climb Mount Everest on the very same day.
2. Suddenly, a terrible, unexpected snowstorm (called a blizzard) hit the mountain.
3. The storm trapped many climbers up on the snowy side of the mountain.
4. Sadly, several of those climbers died.

In the movie:

• Josh Brolin plays a real climber named Beck Weathers.
• Jake Gyllenhaal plays a real trip leader named Scott Fischer.

How Much Money Did the Movie Make?

To make the movie, the studio spent about $55 million (that’s the “budget” — the cost to create it). Good news: it earned that money back and more!

Here are the numbers from a site called Box Office Mojo (which tracks ticket sales):

• Opening weekend in the U.S.: $7.2 million
• Total money in the U.S.: close to $43 million
• Money from other countries: close to $160 million
• Total worldwide: more than $203 million

Important Point: The film made over $200 million around the world, so it was a big financial win!

What Did People Think of It?

The movie also got thumbs-up from many reviewers and regular viewers.

On a review website called Rotten Tomatoes:

• 73% of professional critics liked it (this score is called the Tomatometer).
• 68% of everyday audience members liked it (this score is called the Popcornmeter).

A critic named Alison Rowat, writing for The Herald newspaper, said this about the film:

“Though it is set in 1996, Baltasar Kormakur’s stunningly shot Everest is an old school disaster movie of the kind that flourished in the 1970s.”

In simple words, she meant it looks beautiful and feels like those classic “everything goes wrong” movies from long ago.

Summary

Let’s wrap up the big points:

• Everest is a survival movie with stars like Josh Brolin and Jake Gyllenhaal.
• It is based on a true 1996 mountain disaster where a blizzard caused tragedy.
• The movie leaves Netflix on August 1, so watch it soon!
• It cost $55 million to make but earned over $203 million worldwide.
• Critics and audiences both liked it (73% and 68% scores on Rotten Tomatoes).
• This information originally came from a report on ComingSoon.net.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

1. Is the movie "Everest" based on a true story?
Yes! It tells the story of a real 1996 disaster when two climbing groups faced a deadly blizzard on Mount Everest.

2. Who are the main actors in the movie?
The film features Josh Brolin, Jake Gyllenhaal, John Hawkes, Robin Wright, Sam Worthington, Jason Clarke, Keira Knightley, and more.

3. When exactly is "Everest" leaving Netflix?
It is set to leave Netflix on August 1, according to the report.

4. How well did the movie do with money and reviews?
It earned over $203 million worldwide from a $55 million budget. On Rotten Tomatoes, 73% of critics and 68% of viewers gave it a positive score.

5. What is the movie about in kid-friendly words?
It’s about real people trying to climb the tallest mountain, getting caught in a huge snowstorm, and fighting to survive. It shows both the scary parts and the brave parts.