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Rescue at Dongji

2025Movie2 h 14 min

DramaHistory
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Letterboxd3.3/5Rotten Tomatoes82%–

A moving, tense drama movie about history and war.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs or comfort.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Historical Drama
  • World War II
  • Rescue Mission
  • Chinese Fishermen
  • British POWs
  • Zhoushan Islands
  • Courage and Sacrifice
  • True Story
  • Humanitarian Effort

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Guan Hu, Fei Zhenxiang
Written by
Zhang Ji, Fei Zhenxiang, Chen Shu
Produced by
Liang Jing, Zhu Wenjiu
Music by
Atli Örvarsson

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Facts

August 8, 2025 · 2 h 14 min · Violence

Released
August 8, 2025
Runtime
2 h 14 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama, History, War
Original language
Chinese
Made in
China
Budget
$80 million
Box office
$50 million
Available in
20 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Rescue at Dongji?"

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Where can I stream Rescue at Dongji?

PrimeThe RokuHi-YAHPlexFawesome

In the United States, Rescue at Dongji streams on Prime and Hi-YAH, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Plex, and Fawesome. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is Rescue at Dongji worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.3, Letterboxd 3.3 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 82%). Critics rate it higher (82 out of 100) than audiences (64).

Is Rescue at Dongji okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Was Rescue at Dongji a box office flop?

Budget$80 million
Box office$50 million

Yes: it cost about $80 million to make and earned $50 million worldwide, 63% of its budget.

Is Rescue at Dongji in English?

Chinese

No, it was made in Chinese.