---
title: "The 33"
year: 2015
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-33-2015"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 293646
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 120
community_rating: 6.4
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# The 33 (2015) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-33-2015

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The 33 is a film first released in 2015. Catalogued under Drama, History. Produced and broadcast by Phoenix Pictures. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A harrowing true tale of survival beneath the earth."

### Why Watch
- Based on a real event
- Shows human resilience
- Tension-filled setting

### Caveats & Content Note
- Claustrophobic setting may feel intense
- Focus on survival may not appeal to all
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains intense, suspenseful moments and may be unsettling for sensitive viewers.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: intense, inspirational, realistic, dramatic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/the-33-2015#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Patricia Riggen
- **Networks / Studios**: Phoenix Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Antonio Banderas** as *Mario Sepúlveda*
- **Rodrigo Santoro** as *Laurence Golborne*
- **Kate del Castillo** as *Katty Valdivia*
- **Juliette Binoche** as *María Segovia*
- **James Brolin** as *Jeff Hart*
- **Lou Diamond Phillips** as *Luis Urzua 'Don Lucho'*
- **Cote De Pablo** as *Jessica Salgado*
- **Naomi Scott** as *Escarlette Sepúlveda*
- **Jacob Vargas** as *Edison 'Elvis' Peña*
- **Mario Casas** as *Álex Vega*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Is the film based on actual events?
Yes, it dramatizes the true story of the 33 miners trapped in a Chilean mine.

### Q: How long were the miners trapped?
They were isolated underground for 69 days.

### Q: Where does the story take place?
The events occur in a mine in San Jose, Chile.

### Q: What is the main focus of the film?
It centers on the miners' survival and rescue effort.

### Q: Is the film a documentary?
It is a dramatized retelling, not a documentary.

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