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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi, Jimmy Chin

Producer:

Jimmy Chin, John Battsek, Bob Eisenhardt

Release Date:

Oct 8, 2021

Runtime:

1hr 47m

Synopsis

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.

Cast

  • Bancha Duriyapunt
  • Apakorn Youkongkaew
  • Anan Surawan
  • Woranan Ratrawiphukkun

Atom Users Reviews

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#intense
#truestory
#inspiring
#mustsee
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Reviews

  • GM
    Gary McSweeney

    This is an upliftiing story and it is TRUE! This story is told beautifully with many layers but I the end the best of humanity shows through!

    EG
    Eric Gonzalez
    #intense
    #mustsee
    #truestory

    Amazing true story told effectively. Well done!

    CT
    Cody Taylor
  • GC
    Grace Cabunoc
    KG
    Katherine A Grant
    #intense
    #inspiring
    #mustsee
    SF
    Sarah Futrell
    #great
    #intense
  • CB
    Christopher Bobek
    #surprising
    #heartpounding
    #mustsee
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    mari que
    #truestory
    RH
    Ryan Hull
    #intense
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Metacritic

84
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Based on 19 Critics
7.9

USER SCORE (15)

Generally favorable reviews based on 15 Reviews
80
Sep 6, 2021

Free Solo wife and husband directors Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin are forensic in the detail they provide and the range of testimonies they have assembled; the result is a tense, absorbing documentary with a strong emotional charge.

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Allan Hunter
Screen Daily
80
Sep 6, 2021

The Rescue is an enthralling documentary, with a real-life story so spectacular you can hardly believe it. That’s why the film’s overwhelming polish sometimes undermines the real-life story it’s trying to tell.

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Metacritic review by William Bibbiani
William Bibbiani
TheWrap
100
Sep 6, 2021

A stunning documentary of bone-deep moral resonance and cinematic mastery that deserves to be experienced on the big screen.

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Metacritic review by Tomris Laffly
Tomris Laffly
Variety
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Rescue (2021) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG (Parental Guidance Suggested). It's generally considered a family-friendly movie.
How long is The Rescue (2021)?
The movie is 1hr 47min long.
What's The Rescue (2021) about?
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.
Who's the cast of The Rescue (2021)?
  • Bancha Duriyapunt
  • Apakorn Youkongkaew
  • Anan Surawan
  • Woranan Ratrawiphukkun
Who's the director behind The Rescue (2021)?
Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin directed The Rescue (2021).
Who produced The Rescue (2021)?
Jimmy Chin, John Battsek and Bob Eisenhardt produced The Rescue (2021).