Movies like Seven Years in Tibet

Lost in Translation is a more contemporary urban landscape film, yet it explores a profound, albeit quieter, form of personal discovery in an unfamiliar land. While its setting is vastly different from Seven Years in Tibet, the theme of finding oneself in a new culture is central to both stories.

Into the Wild tells the true story of Christopher McCandless as he abandons his possessions and savings to explore the Alaskan wilderness. It's a journey of self-discovery and man's connection to nature that resonates well with Seven Years in Tibet’s themes of adventure and personal enlightenment.

127 Hours is the true story of Aron Ralston, a mountaineer who becomes trapped under a boulder and must resort to desperate measures to survive. This film's intense portrayal of a survival scenario and personal challenge connects it to the adventurous and introspective spirit of Seven Years in Tibet.

Directed by Martin Scorsese, Kundun is a visually striking biographical account of the Dalai Lama, Tibet's spiritual leader, highlighting the struggles that come with navigating Chinese occupation. Fans of Seven Years in Tibet's cultural profundity and personal journey will find Kundun to be a complementary cinematic experience.

This film depicts the early journeys of Che Guevara traveling across South America, which leads to his transformation into a revolutionary. Just like Seven Years in Tibet, The Motorcycle Diaries explores the profound impact of travel on personal growth and ideological development.