The Rescue

20212021
PGPG
1h 47min

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.

Directors
- Jimmy Chin
- Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi
Stars

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Awards
- 1 win

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Mass

8.0

Flee

8.2

Becoming Cousteau

7.6

Becoming Cousteau

Mothering Sunday

6.3

Mothering Sunday

The Humans

7.1

Compartment Number 6

7.4

Compartment Number 6

The Worst Person in the World

8.2

The Worst Person in the World

Drive My Car

7.8

Warning

3.9

Survive the Game

5.8

Survive the Game

South of Heaven

5.8

South of Heaven

Benediction

6.6

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
- Documentary
- Drama
Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
- Rated PG for thematic material involving peril and some language
Parents guide
- Add content advisory

Top review

10/10

Amazing Edge of Your Seat Movie

A simply miraculous rescue. The secrets of how it was done are revealed in the movie.

A must see for anyone who believes anything is possible.

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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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Runtime
- 1h 47min
Color
- Color
Sound mix
- Dolby Digital

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