The Rescue

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The Rescue

PG

2021

1h 47m

Documentary

Drama

Mystery & Thriller

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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.

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Craig Mathieson

The Age (Australia)

Jan 6, 2022

4/5

Knowing the outcome doesn't lessen the grip of the storytelling -- individual moments are telling, lesser-known tragedies dot the desperate rush to act, and at each point, the jagged tunnels and torrid currents exert an almost tactile hold.

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Simran Hans

Observer (UK)

Oct 31, 2021

4/5

[A] hugely involving documentary...

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Kevin Maher

The Times (UK)

Oct 29, 2021

4/5

The film-makers somehow manage to wring nerve-jangling tension from a foregone conclusion.

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Michael Mirasol

ScreenHub

Sep 10, 2026

4/5

Despite its mountainous minutiae, the film never feels anything close to overlength or overkill, juxtaposing real life footage with the manufactured in the service of human possibility, perseverance and truth (huge credit to editor Bob Eisandhardt).

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Matt Glasby

Radio Times

Aug 30, 2024

5/5

After 107 heart-in-mouth minutes you'll be left with little doubt as to the different forms true courage can take.

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Dallas King

Flick Feast

Nov 12, 2022

4/5

The Rescue is a thrilling testament to the power of the human spirit. One that, just like the divers, will have audiences holding their breath till they reach the other side.

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alasdair

Dec 2, 2021

Incredible well produced

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Cake

Nov 23, 2021

Its an okay movie, but I feel its more like a news report than a documentary. 90% of the content there was already known to me, so this movie didnt provide too much new insight into the event. I feel sorry for Jimmy Chen because sometimes when people get famous, they stop making deep movies but start making news reports.

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danielle

Nov 15, 2021

I really enjoyed this riveting movie. The only thing I would have done differently was to begin the movie with a re-enactment of the boys going into the cave. I think starting the movie with the actual rescue was too jarring and even though I was familiar with the story, it would have been nice to start from the beginning -and maybe not everybody knew how it actually started.

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Andrea C

Nov 11, 2021

Most riveting movie I have ever seen. Spectacularly done! Amazing story....very emotional. LOVED IT!

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Emma D

Nov 11, 2021

incredible. laughed. cried. rejoiced.

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Sheri G

Nov 7, 2021

This movie restored my hope in humanity.

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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.

Director: Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi, Jimmy Chin
Producer: John Battsek, Jimmy Chin, Bob Eisenhardt, P.J. van Sandwijk, Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi
Distributor: Greenwich Entertainment
Production Co: National Geographic Documentary Films, Ventureland, Passion Pictures, Little Monster Films, Cavalry Media, Storyteller Productions, Michael De Luca Productions
Rating: PG (Some Language|Peril|Thematic Material)
Genre: Documentary, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 8, 2021, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 3, 2021
Runtime: 1h 47m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

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