The Rescue
“Courage runs deep.”
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.
Where to watch The Rescue in United States
Can I watch The Rescue in United States? Yes — you can stream The Rescue in United States on Disney Plus.
Disney PlusClick a service to open The Rescue there. Availability last verified on August 20, 2026.
Where is The Rescue streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Disney Plus | — |
| India | JioHotstar | — |
| United Kingdom | Disney Plus | — |
| Canada | Disney Plus | — |
| Australia | Disney Plus | — |
| Germany | Disney Plus | — |
| France | Disney Plus | — |
| Spain | Disney Plus | — |
| Brazil | Disney Plus | — |
| Japan | Disney Plus | — |
About The Rescue
The Rescue is a 2021 English-language documentary and drama film directed by Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi. The cast is led by Jim Warny, Thanet Natisri, John Volanthen. It has a runtime of 1h 47m. Viewers rate it 8.0/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Disney Plus.
The Rescue was produced by Cavalry Media, Little Monster Films, and National Geographic and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on October 8, 2021, and carries a PG certification. At the box office it grossed around $1 million worldwide.
- Director
- Jimmy Chin, Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi
- Writers
- Wes Tooke
- Release date
- October 8, 2021
- OTT release
- December 3, 2021
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Box office
- $1 million
- Production
- Cavalry Media, Little Monster Films, National Geographic
The Rescue cast & crew
The Rescue was directed by Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and written by Wes Tooke.
The cast features Jim Warny as Self, Thanet Natisri as Self, John Volanthen as Self, Derek Anderson as Self, Rick Stanton as Self, and Mikko Paasi as Self.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Daniel Pemberton, cinematography is by Picha Srisansanee, and it was produced by John Battsek and Jimmy Chin.
Is The Rescue worth watching?
The Rescue holds an audience score of 8.0/10 from 274 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed documentary films.
At 1h 47m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy documentary and drama, 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 Disney Plus. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on December 3, 2021.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Rescue
Jim Warny
Self
Thanet Natisri
Self
John Volanthen
Self
Derek Anderson
Self
Rick Stanton
Self
Mikko Paasi
Self
Richard Harris
Self
Josh Morris
Self
Mitch Torrel
Self
Craig Challen
Self
Ruengrit Changkwanyuen
Self
Josh Bratchley
Self
The Rescue — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Rescue in United States?
The Rescue is streaming on Disney Plus in United States.
▸Is The Rescue on Disney Plus?
Yes — The Rescue is currently available on Disney Plus in United States.
▸What language is The Rescue in?
The Rescue is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Thai. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Rescue?
The Rescue runs 1 hours 47 minutes (107 minutes).
▸What is The Rescue rated?
The Rescue is rated PG. It holds a 8.0/10 audience score from 274 ratings.
▸When did The Rescue release on OTT?
The Rescue became available digitally on December 3, 2021.
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