Rescue Me (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Series · ★ 7.6
Released in 2004, Rescue Me is a drama series.
What it’s about. The aftermath of 9/11 has left the firefighters of the NYFD traumatized, and no one more so than Tommy Gavin. Recently separated from his wife and their three kids, Tommy drifts between sorrow and anger as he tries to shake the recurring nightmares of his fallen comrades, especially his late cousin, Jimmy Keefe. Working alongside veterans like Lt. “Lou” Shea, Franco Rivera and Sean Garrity, and rookie Mike Lombardi, Tommy battles alcohol and drugs as he struggles to remain first and foremost a New York City firefighter.
Who’s in it. Rescue Me stars Denis Leary as Tommy Gavin, Adam Ferrara as Chief 'Needles' Nelson, Andrea Roth as Janet Gavin and Jack McGee as Jerry Reilly, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Rescue Me has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix, Hulu and Netflix Standard with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rescue Me page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rescue Me tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rescue Me (2004)?
- In US, Rescue Me is available to stream on Netflix, Hulu and Netflix Standard with Ads, 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 Me worth watching?
- Rescue Me holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Rescue Me?
- Rescue Me stars Denis Leary, Adam Ferrara, Andrea Roth, Jack McGee and John Scurti.
- When was Rescue Me released?
- Rescue Me was released in 2004.