The Big Rescue (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2009, The Big Rescue is an adventure and family film directed by Bragi Thor Hinriksson, running about 78 minutes. “When Sveppi's best friend is kidnapped and nobody listens to Sveppi, he needs to take matters in his own hands in order to save his best friend Villi.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Sveppi's best friend Villi is kidnapped by the bad guys. Sveppi takes it upon himself with his buddy Goi to rescue him and an incredible adventure unfolds.
Who’s in it. The Big Rescue stars Sverrir Þór Sverrisson as Sveppi, Guðjón Davíð Karlsson as Gói, Vilhelm Anton Jónsson as Villi and Vigdís Gunnarsdóttir as Kennari, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Big Rescue has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Big Rescue page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Big Rescue tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Big Rescue (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Big Rescue change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Big Rescue worth watching?
- The Big Rescue holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Big Rescue?
- The Big Rescue stars Sverrir Þór Sverrisson, Guðjón Davíð Karlsson, Vilhelm Anton Jónsson, Vigdís Gunnarsdóttir and Ilmur Kristjánsdóttir.
- When was The Big Rescue released?
- The Big Rescue was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.