---
title: "The Rescue"
year: 2021
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-rescue-2021"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 680058
imdb_id: "tt9098872"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 107
community_rating: 8.0
vote_count: 281
content_rating: "PG"
---

# The Rescue (2021) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-rescue-2021

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Rescue is a 2021 documentary and drama film directed and released with a PG rating, chronicling the 2018 Tham Luang cave rescue mission in Northern Thailand. It details the against-all-odds efforts to save twelve boys and their junior association football team coach from deep inside a flooded cave.

The film captures the gripping real-world event that transfixed the global audience. With a runtime of 1 hour and 47 minutes, it delivers an enthralling look at the courage and operations required to accomplish the mission.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Discover the enthralling, against-all-odds 2018 story of rescuing twelve boys and their coach from a cave."

### Why Watch
- It follows the authentic 2018 Tham Luang cave rescue mission.
- It covers the daring rescue of twelve boys and a junior association football team coach.
- It presents the enthralling, against-all-odds story that transfixed the world.

### Caveats & Content Note
- It depicts high-stakes peril inside a flooded cave that may not suit all viewers.
- Tone & Suitability: The film has a documentary and drama tone with a runtime of 1 hour and 47 minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #documentary, #drama, #flooded-cave, #true-story, #thailand, #rescue-mission

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Disney Plus | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Disney Plus | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Disney Plus | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Disney Plus | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jimmy Chin, Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi
- **Networks / Studios**: Cavalry Media, Little Monster Films, National Geographic

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jim Warny** as *Self*
- **Thanet Natisri** as *Self*
- **John Volanthen** as *Self*
- **Derek Anderson** as *Self*
- **Rick Stanton** as *Self*
- **Mikko Paasi** as *Self*
- **Richard Harris** as *Self*
- **Josh Morris** as *Self*
- **Mitch Torrel** as *Self*
- **Craig Challen** as *Self*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream The Rescue (2021)?
Streaming availability options can be checked through platforms like The Movie Database (TMDB).

### Q: Is The Rescue (2021) worth watching?
It is an enthralling, against-all-odds story that transfixed the world in 2018.

### Q: What is the runtime or binge duration?
The film has a total runtime of 1 hour and 47 minutes.

### Q: Are there essential episodes to watch first?
The Rescue is a standalone feature film rather than a television series with episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Rescue — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/680058)
- [The Rescue (2021 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rescue_(2021_film))
- [The Rescue (2027) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/1814830-the-rescue/prehled/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*