---
title: "Thirteen Lives"
year: 2022
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/thirteen-lives-2022"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 698948
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 147
community_rating: 7.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Thirteen Lives (2022) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/thirteen-lives-2022

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Thirteen Lives is a film first released in 2022. Catalogued under Drama, Thriller, History. Produced and broadcast by Imagine Entertainment, Storyteller Productions, Magnolia Mae Films. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A daring rescue unfolds as divers race to save trapped Thai soccer players."

### Why Watch
- Based on a real-life international rescue mission
- Combines drama, thriller, and historical elements
- Showcases high-stakes underwater sequences

### Caveats & Content Note
- Lengthy runtime may feel drawn out
- Intense cave scenes may be unsettling for some viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The film’s intense suspense and occasional graphic cave scenes make it best suited for mature teen and adult audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: tense, inspirational, thrilling, historical

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/thirteen-lives-2022#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Ron Howard
- **Networks / Studios**: Imagine Entertainment, Storyteller Productions, Magnolia Mae Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Viggo Mortensen** as *Rick Stanton*
- **Colin Farrell** as *John Volanthen*
- **Joel Edgerton** as *Harry Harris*
- **Tom Bateman** as *Chris Jewell*
- **Paul Gleeson** as *Jason Mallinson*
- **Teeradon Supapunpinyo** as *Coach Ek*
- **Girati Sugiyama** as *Lek*
- **Pasakorn Hoyhon** as *Chai*
- **Tanatat Srita** as *Arm*
- **Kaokuson Sorapap** as *Aat*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the film about?
It dramatizes the 2018 rescue of a Thai youth soccer team trapped in Tham Luang cave.

### Q: Is Thirteen Lives based on real events?
Yes, the story is based on the true 2018 rescue mission.

### Q: What is the film’s rating and runtime?
It is rated PG-13 and runs approximately 2 hours and 27 minutes.

### Q: Which genres does the film belong to?
It is classified as drama, thriller, and history.

### Q: When was the film released in the United States?
It was released in the US on July 29, 2022.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Thirteen Lives — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/698948)
- [Třináct životů 85% [Thirteen Lives] (2022) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/723442-trinact-zivotu)

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