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Synopsis
The Rescue chronicles 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. Using a wealth of never-before-seen material and exclusive interviews, E. Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin keep viewers on the edge of their seats as they bring alive one of the most perilous and extraordinary rescues in modern times, shining a light on the high-risk world of cave diving, the astounding courage and compassion of the rescuers, and the shared humanity of the international community that united to save the boys.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $69,662 (8.8% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 5.76 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 86.3% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 5 opening theaters/561 max. theaters, 0.6 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $834,685 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 9,301-9,400) | 9,309 | $787,460 |
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 16,901-17,000) | 16,922 | $124,596 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 15,701-15,800) | 15,776 | $912,056 |
| All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 1,901-2,000) | 1,946 | $787,460 |
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Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | October 8th, 2021 (Limited) by Greenwich |
| International Releases: | October 29th, 2021 (Limited) (United Kingdom) |
| MPAA Rating: | PG for thematic material involving peril and some language. (Rating bulletin 2701 (cert #53332), 10/6/2021) |
| Running Time: | 107 minutes |
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| Keywords: | Filmed in Thailand, Set in Thailand, Search and Rescue, Rescue |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Documentary |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Factual |
| Production/Financing Companies: | National Geographic Documentary Films, Ventureland, Storyteller Media, Little Monster Films, Passion Pictures, Thanet Natisri, Santipong Changpuak |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Ranking on other Records and Milestones
| Record | Rank | Amount | Chart Date | Days In Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top 2021 Theater Average | 18 | $13,932 | Oct 8, 2021 | 3 |