The Rescue (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1988, The Rescue is an action, drama and adventure film directed by Ferdinand Fairfax, running about 97 minutes. “An elite U.S. Special Forces team is imprisoned behind enemy lines. The Pentagon calls them expendable. Five young heroes call them Dad. Now they'll risk everything to bring them home.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A team of Navy Seals are sent to destroy a disabled submarine so it will not fall into the "wrong" hands. They complete their mission, but are captured before they can return to their base. The U.S. Government will not mount a rescue mission to free the soldiers, so their teenage children take over. The kids find a way to venture into the foreign country and then must overcome many obstacles.
Who’s in it. The Rescue stars Edward Albert as Cmdr. Merrill, James Cromwell as Adm. Rothman, Kevin Dillon as J.J. Merrill and Marc Price as Max Rothman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Rescue has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Rescue page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Rescue 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 The Rescue (1988)?
- In US, The Rescue is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Rescue worth watching?
- The Rescue holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Rescue?
- The Rescue stars Edward Albert, James Cromwell, Kevin Dillon, Marc Price and Christine Harnos.
- When was The Rescue released?
- The Rescue was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.