Rescue Dawn

2007·Movie
2h 5min·PG-13
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Metacritic1007.4Rotten Tomatoes90%75%

Where to watch

fuboTVMGM+PhiloThe RokuKanopy

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Rescue Dawn fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Thrilling and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History, war, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout cinematography and editing

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

A true story of survival... declassified.

A US Fighter pilot's epic struggle of survival after being shot down on a mission over Laos during the Vietnam War.
Survival DramaVietnam WarPrisoner of WarBased on True StoryLaosCourage and ResilienceJungleMan vs. Nature

Crew

Directed by:
Werner Herzog, Apichart Chusakul, Harry Knapp
Written by:
Werner Herzog
Produced by:
Walter Josten, Eyde Belasco, Elie Samaha
Composed by:
Klaus Badelt, Michael W. Mitchell, Paul Paragon

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Rescue Dawn

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Rescue Dawn legally?

fuboTVMGM+PhiloThe RokuKanopyHooplaPlexFawesome

Rescue Dawn is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Rescue Dawn worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 100). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Rescue Dawn rated?

PG-13Violence

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Rescue Dawn?

2 h 5 min

Rescue Dawn runs 2 h 5 min.

Is Rescue Dawn 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 Dawn?

Critics95
Audiences74

Not quite. Critics rate Rescue Dawn higher (95) than audiences (74). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Rescue Dawn a box office hit?

Budget$10 million
Box office$7 million

No. It cost about $10 million to make and earned $7 million worldwide, 72% of its budget.

What language is Rescue Dawn in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Luxembourg, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Rescue Dawn?

50AEATAUBFCACDCHCLCOCZDEDKDZEG+36

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Rescue Dawn in 50 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Rescue Dawn use?

River of InsanityTime-Passage BeardAs Long as It Sounds Foreign

TV Tropes lists 3 storytelling tropes for Rescue Dawn, including River of Insanity, Time-Passage Beard, As Long as It Sounds Foreign.

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