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The Volcano: Rescue from Whakaari

2022Movie1 h 37 minPG-13

DocumentaryDrama
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic–6.5Rotten Tomatoes83%85%

A tense, moving documentary movie about everyday modern life and society, with standout cinematography and editing.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Story

A close examination of the Whakaari / White Island volcanic eruption of 2019 in which 22 lives were lost, the film viscerally recounts a day when ordinary people were called upon to do extraordinary things, placing this tragic event within the larger context of nature, resilience, and the power of our shared humanity.

Feels like

  • Volcano Disaster
  • Real-Life Heroism
  • New Zealand
  • Human Resilience
  • Tragedy and Loss
  • Visceral Experience
  • Stunning Cinematography
  • Community
  • Natural Disaster

Crew

Directed by
Rory Kennedy
Written by
Dallas Brennan Rexer, Mark Bailey
Produced by
Rory Kennedy, Sara Bernstein, Justin Wilkes
Music by
Steve Mazzaro

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Facts

November 3, 2022 · 1 h 37 min · PG-13

Released
November 3, 2022
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Documentary, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
New Zealand, United States
Available in
131 countries

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Questions about The Volcano: Rescue from Whakaari

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Where can I stream The Volcano: Rescue from Whakaari?

Netflix

In the United States, The Volcano: Rescue from Whakaari streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is The Volcano: Rescue from Whakaari worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 83%).

Is The Volcano: Rescue from Whakaari okay for kids?

PG-13Disturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.