Rescue Wings (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2008, Rescue Wings is an action and drama film directed by Masaaki Tezuka, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. Masaki Tezuka‘s live-action adaptation of “Rescue Wings” deviates from the original by centering around a female rookie pilot played by 16-year-old actress (only 15 at the time of filming) Yuko Takayama. After her mother is saved, Haruka Kawashima joins an elite air rescue team and decides she wants to become the first female pilot of a UH－60J (Japanese version of the Black Hawk) rescue helicopter. She goes through harsh, rigorous training and must overcome her emotions for the serious job of saving lives. After several mistakes she’s bluntly told she’s not good enough to be a rescue pilot, but the conflict only makes her more determined. One day, an F-15J fighter plane goes missing from radar and Kawashima receives the distress call. On reserve fuel and the struggling against all odds, she must accomplish her mission at any cost.
Who’s in it. Rescue Wings stars Yuko Takayama as Haruka Kawashima, Dai Watanabe, Shunya Isaka and Ken Kaneko, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Rescue Wings sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rescue Wings page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rescue Wings tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rescue Wings (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Rescue Wings change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Rescue Wings worth watching?
- Rescue Wings holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Rescue Wings?
- Rescue Wings stars Yuko Takayama, Dai Watanabe, Shunya Isaka, Ken Kaneko and Seina Suzuki.
- When was Rescue Wings released?
- Rescue Wings was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.