Dongji Rescue (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2025, Dongji Rescue is a drama, history and war film directed by Fei Zhenxiang, running about 134 minutes.
What it’s about. Inspired by the real life rescue of over 300 British soldiers in 1942, Dongji Rescue is a rousing, action-packed story of heroism on the high seas. When the Japanese warship Lisbon Maru is torpedoed off the coast of Dongji Island, the lives of over 300 British POWs on board are at risk of being claimed by the sea. Their only hope is a small group of defiant Chinese fisherman who will do anything to rescue and protect them from their captors.
Who’s in it. Dongji Rescue stars Zhu Yilong as A Bi, Leo Wu as A Dang, Ni Ni as A Hua and Yang Haoyu as Li Yuanxing, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Dongji Rescue has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Hi-YAH and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Dongji Rescue page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dongji Rescue tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dongji Rescue (2025)?
- In US, Dongji Rescue is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Hi-YAH, 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 Dongji Rescue worth watching?
- Dongji Rescue holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, history and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Dongji Rescue?
- Dongji Rescue stars Zhu Yilong, Leo Wu, Ni Ni, Yang Haoyu and Chen Minghao.
- When was Dongji Rescue released?
- Dongji Rescue was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 134 minutes.