Rescue Dawn (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2006, Rescue Dawn is a drama, adventure and war film directed by Werner Herzog, running about 120 minutes. “A true story of survival... declassified.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A US Fighter pilot's epic struggle of survival after being shot down on a mission over Laos during the Vietnam War.
Who’s in it. Rescue Dawn stars Christian Bale as Dieter Dengler, Steve Zahn as Duane, Toby Huss as Spook and François Chau as Province Governor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Rescue Dawn has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $7.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and 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 Rescue Dawn page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rescue Dawn tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rescue Dawn (2006)?
- In US, Rescue Dawn is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and 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 Rescue Dawn worth watching?
- Rescue Dawn holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rescue Dawn?
- Rescue Dawn stars Christian Bale, Steve Zahn, Toby Huss, François Chau and Marshall Bell.
- When was Rescue Dawn released?
- Rescue Dawn was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.