

The Rescue
A rescue unit within the Chinese Coast Guard are forced to overcome their personal differences to resolve a crisis.
Where to watch The Rescue in United States
Click a service to open The Rescue there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Rescue streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, iQIYI, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hoopla | Amazon Video, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
| Canada | iQIYI, Hoopla, JustWatch TV, AsianCrush | — |
| Germany | 3sat | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Looke Amazon Channel | Google Play Movies |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha | wavve |
About The Rescue
The Rescue is a 2020 Chinese-language drama, thriller and action film directed by Dante Lam Chiu-yin. The cast is led by Eddie Peng Yu-Yan, Wang Yanlin, Xin Zhilei. It has a runtime of 2h 18m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, iQIYI, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
The Rescue was produced by China Modern Film and Television Development, Film Fireworks Production, and Mokexing Film and made in China and Hong Kong. It was released on December 18, 2020.
- Director
- Dante Lam Chiu-yin
- Writers
- Wong Sze Man, Tan Yuli, Yaqing Zhi
- Release date
- December 18, 2020
- Original language
- Chinese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- China, Hong Kong
- Production
- China Modern Film and Television Development, Film Fireworks Production, Mokexing Film
The Rescue cast & crew
The Rescue was directed by Dante Lam Chiu-yin and written by Wong Sze Man, Tan Yuli, and Yaqing Zhi.
The cast features Eddie Peng Yu-Yan as Gao Qian, Wang Yanlin as Zhao Cheng, Xin Zhilei as Fang Yuling, Lyric Lan as Wen Shan, Wang Yutian as An Peng, and Carlos Chan Ka-Lok as Lin Weiquan.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Elliot Leung Ho-Yat, cinematography is by Peter Pau Tak-Hai, and it was produced by Candy Leung Fung-Ying.
Is The Rescue worth watching?
The Rescue holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 63 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 18m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, thriller, and action, The Rescue is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Rescue
In United States, you can stream The Rescue on Amazon Prime Video, iQIYI, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hoopla, and JustWatch TV, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of The Rescue

Eddie Peng Yu-Yan
Gao Qian

Wang Yanlin
Zhao Cheng

Xin Zhilei
Fang Yuling

Lyric Lan
Wen Shan

Wang Yutian
An Peng

Carlos Chan Ka-Lok
Lin Weiquan

Li Mincheng
Liu Bin

Zhang Guoqiang
Pan Zhengjun

Guo Xiaodong
Ding Yi

Wei Daxun
Huo Da

Zhang Feng
Bao Yunke
Will Tomi
Heli-Rescue Pilot
The Rescue — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Rescue in United States?
The Rescue is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, iQIYI, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hoopla in United States.
▸Is The Rescue on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — The Rescue is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is The Rescue in?
The Rescue is originally in Chinese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Rescue?
The Rescue runs 2 hours 18 minutes (138 minutes).
▸What is The Rescue rated?
It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 63 ratings.











