The Rescue (2021) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
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.
Rated PG • 2021 • 1h 47m
The story of the 2018 Thai cave rescue — 12 boys and their football coach trapped in a flooded cave. A gripping, technically accomplished documentary. The PG rating is appropriate. The tension of the rescue is almost unbearable even knowing the outcome.
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Is The Rescue appropriate for kids?
The story of the 2018 Thai cave rescue — 12 boys and their football coach trapped in a flooded cave. A gripping, technically accomplished documentary. The PG rating is appropriate. The tension of the rescue is almost unbearable even knowing the outcome. Read more — free account
Content severity in The Rescue
What happens in The Rescue, moment by moment
- 0:15 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:50 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
- 1:05 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
Sex and nudity in The Rescue
None.
Violence and gore in The Rescue
None. A rescue diver dies during the operation — discussed rather than shown. The threat of death to the trapped boys is sustained throughout.
Language in The Rescue
Very mild. Consistent with PG.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Rescue
The children are sedated for the rescue — the ethics of this decision are briefly discussed.
Mature themes in The Rescue
Extraordinary human cooperation across cultural and language barriers. The courage of amateur divers who succeeded where military professionals could not. Risk and sacrifice in service of strangers. A genuinely uplifting film about human capacity for ingenuity and compassion.
Scary moments in The Rescue
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for The Rescue yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Rescue appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Rescue is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG. The story of the 2018 Thai cave rescue — 12 boys and their football coach trapped in a flooded cave. A gripping, technically accomplished documentary. The PG rating is appropriate. The tension of the rescue is almost…
What age rating does The Rescue have?
The Rescue is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is The Rescue about?
The story of the 2018 Thai cave rescue — 12 boys and their football coach trapped in a flooded cave. A gripping, technically accomplished documentary. The PG rating is appropriate. The tension of the rescue is almost unbearable even knowing the outcome.
Is there sex or nudity in The Rescue?
None.
How violent is The Rescue?
None. A rescue diver dies during the operation — discussed rather than shown. The threat of death to the trapped boys is sustained throughout.
Is the language in The Rescue appropriate for kids?
Very mild. Consistent with PG.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Rescue?
The children are sedated for the rescue — the ethics of this decision are briefly discussed.
What mature themes appear in The Rescue?
Extraordinary human cooperation across cultural and language barriers. The courage of amateur divers who succeeded where military professionals could not. Risk and sacrifice in service of strangers. A genuinely uplifting film about human capacity for…
How long is The Rescue?
The Rescue runs 107 minutes, directed by Jimmy Chin & Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi, released in 2021.
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