The Rescue
2021, English. Directed by Jimmy Chin & Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi.
Courage runs deep.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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8.0/10 from 285 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Rescue
The Rescue is streaming on JioHotstar in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 8 October 2021
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Wes Tooke
- Box office
- $947K
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What The Rescue is based on
The Rescue is based on a true story.
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The Rescue: quick answers
Is The Rescue worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.0/10 from 285 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Rescue?
The Rescue runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Does The Rescue have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Rescue. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Rescue parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Rescue is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Rescue on?
The Rescue is streaming on JioHotstar in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Rescue?
If you liked The Rescue, try The Volcano: Rescue from Whakaari, All That Breathes, Titan: The OceanGate Submersible Disaster.
Who directed The Rescue?
The Rescue (2021) was directed by Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and stars Jim Warny, Thanet Natisri, John Volanthen.
What is The Rescue based on?
The Rescue is based on a true story.