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The Rescue

  • 20212021
  • PGPG
  • 1h 47min
IMDb RATING
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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.

IMDb RATING
8.2/10
209
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
506
105
  • Directors
    • Jimmy Chin
    • Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi
  • Stars
    • Jim Warny
    • Thanet Natisri
    • John Volanthen
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    • Jimmy Chin
    • Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi
  • Stars
    • Jim Warny
    • Thanet Natisri
    • John Volanthen
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    • 33Critic reviews
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    Derek Anderson
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    Mikko Paasi
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    Mitch Torrel
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    Craig Challen
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    Ruengrit Changkwanyuen
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    Josh Bratchley
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    Connor Roe
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    Fiona Harris
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    Ben Svasti Thomson
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      • Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi
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    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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      • Courage. Runs. Deep.
    • Genres
      • Documentary
      • Drama
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      • Rated PG for thematic material involving peril and some language
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    10/10
    This should win the Oscar again!!!!
    This is single-handedly the most thrilling, tear-jerking film we've ever seen. KUDOS to the filmmakers and to all the HEROES of those 12 children.

    We saw this film in a completely empty theater (Century XD) in Rancho Mirage and it's a sad commentary on our country. THIS IS THE PERFECT FILM every American needs to see and completely empty seats. Instead all the young teens are watching Halloween, James Bond, Seeds of Chucky, etc.

    All the older adults have given up on great films like this.

    Truly awe-inspiring, earth-shattering, jaw-dropping documentary and I'm 100% sure it will win the Oscar. Nothing can compare to this. In fact, I will say it's the best Documentary ever made in the past 50 years.

    The closest documentary I've watched that comes close is 'The Epic Journey' that you can watch on youtube. But that's faith-based so beware.
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    • Release date
      • October 8, 2021 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official site
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Untitled Thai Cave Rescue Project
    • Filming locations
      • Thailand
    • Production companies
      • National Geographic Documentary Films
      • Ventureland
      • Storyteller Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 47min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital

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