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Rescue at Dongji

2025·Movie
2h 14min
IMDb6.3Rotten Tomatoes82%–

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Rescue at Dongji fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense and spectacular

  • Tension7
  • Spectacle7
  • Violence6

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History, war, and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

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About

Any Chinese can be a hero.

Inspired by the real life rescue of over 300 British soldiers in 1942, Dongji Rescue is a rousing, action-packed story of heroism on the high seas. When the Japanese warship Lisbon Maru is torpedoed off the coast of Dongji Island, the lives of over 300 British POWs on board are at risk of being claimed by the sea. Their only hope is a small group of defiant Chinese fisherman who will do anything to rescue and protect them from their captors.
Historical DramaWorld War IIRescue MissionChinese FishermenBritish POWsZhoushan IslandsCourage and SacrificeTrue StoryHumanitarian Effort

Crew

Directed by:
Guan Hu, Fei Zhenxiang, Leo Chen
Written by:
Fei Zhenxiang, Zhang Ji, Dong Runnian
Produced by:
Guan Hu, Liang Jing, Zhu Wenjiu
Composed by:
Atli Örvarsson

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Rescue at Dongji

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Where can I stream Rescue at Dongji legally?

PrimeThe RokuHi-YAHPlexFawesome

Rescue at Dongji is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Hi-YAH, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Rescue at Dongji worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 82%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Rescue at Dongji rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Rescue at Dongji?

2 h 14 min

Rescue at Dongji runs 2 h 14 min.

Is Rescue at Dongji based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Rescue at Dongji?

Critics82
Audiences63

Not quite. Critics rate Rescue at Dongji higher (82) than audiences (63). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Rescue at Dongji a box office hit?

Budget$80 million
Box office$50 million

No. It cost about $80 million to make and earned $50 million worldwide, 63% of its budget.

What language is Rescue at Dongji in?

Chinese

It was made in Chinese. Produced in China.

In how many countries can I watch Rescue at Dongji?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Rescue at Dongji in 20 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.