The Rescue

20212021
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1h 47m

The Rescue (2021)

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A chronicle of the enthralling, against-all-odds story that transfixed the world in 2018: the daring rescue of twelve boys and their coach from deep inside a flooded cave in Northern Thailan... Read allA chronicle of the enthralling, against-all-odds story that transfixed the world in 2018: the daring rescue of twelve boys and their coach from deep inside a flooded cave in Northern Thailand.A chronicle of the enthralling, against-all-odds story that transfixed the world in 2018: the daring rescue of twelve boys and their coach from deep inside a flooded cave in Northern Thailand.

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Awards
- 10 wins & 27 nominations

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Bancha Duriyapunt

Self - Royal Thai Armyas Self - Royal Thai Army

Apakorn Youkongkaew

Self - Royal Thai Navyas Self - Royal Thai Navy…

Self - Royal Thai Navyas Self - Royal Thai Navy

Woranan Ratrawiphukkun

Self - Local Volunteeras Self - Local Volunteer…

Self - Financial Consultantas Self - Financial Consultant…

Weerasak Kowsurat

Self - Minister of Sports and Tourismas Self - Minister of Sports and Tourism

Self - Retired Firemanas Self - Retired Fireman…

Self - IT Consultantas Self - IT Consultant…

Self - Cave Diveras Self - Cave Diver…

Self - Cave Diveras Self - Cave Diver…

Siriporn Bangnoen

Self - Nurseas Self - Nurse
(as Amp Bangnoen)

Ruengrit Changkwanyuen

Self - Dive Specialistas Self - Dive Specialist…

Suratin Chaichoomphu

Self - Thai Groundwater Associationas Self - Thai Groundwater Association
(as Surathin Chaichoomphu)

Ben Svasti Thomson

Self - Honorary British Consulas Self - Honorary British Consul

Self - Retired Thai Navy SEALas Self - Retired Thai Navy SEAL
(as P.O. Saman Gunan)

Waleeporn Gunan

Self - Saman's Wifeas Self - Saman's Wife

Self - US Air Force Pararescueas Self - US Air Force Pararescue
(as MSgt. Derek Anderson)

Self - Meteorologistas Self - Meteorologist…

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14 Peaks: Nothing Is Impossible

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Meru

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The Dawn Wall

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Flee

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The First Wave

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Mass

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Procession

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Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)

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Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)

The Rescue chronicles the enthralling, against-all-odds story that transfixed the world in 2018: the daring rescue of twelve boys and their coach from deep inside a flooded cave in Northern Thailand. Using a wealth of never-before-seen material and exclusive interviews, E. Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin keep viewers on the edge of their seats as they bring alive one of the most perilous and extraordinary rescues in modern times, shining a light on the high-risk world of cave diving, the astounding courage and compassion of the rescuers, and the shared humanity of the international community that united to save the boys. —Greenwich Entertainment

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Taglines
- Courage. Runs. Deep.
Genres
Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
- Rated PG for thematic material involving peril and some language
Parents guide

Trivia
Some scenes were reenacted by the actual participants.

Top review

10/10

Bring Kleenex!

An amazing story of perseverance and triumph, it hit me on a level I didn't expect - after all the ugliness we've seen in the world with Covid, it restored my faith in humanity. Just go see it.

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Release date
- October 8, 2021 (United States)
Countries of origin
- United Kingdom
- United States
Official site
- Official site
Language
- English
Also known as
- Untitled Thai Cave Rescue Project
Filming locations
- Thailand
Production companies
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Gross US & Canada
- $1,060,556
Opening weekend US & Canada
- $65,591
- Oct 10, 2021
Gross worldwide
- $1,060,556

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Runtime
1 hour 47 minutes
Color
- Color
Sound mix
- Dolby Digital
Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1

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