Airdate: The Rescue

Acclaimed documentary, The Rescue, which chronicles the incredible mission to extricate 12 boys and their soccer coach from a flooded Thai cave, is getting a Free to Air broadcast on Nine tomorrow.

This is a stunning National Geographic doco (96% on Rotten Tomatoes) which had the Celebrity Gogglebox reviewers in tears when it screened on Disney+.

While there have been dramatisations (most of which are also very solid) the real thing is compelling viewing.

The Rescue shines a light on the high-risk world of cave diving, the astounding courage and compassion of the rescuers, and the humanity of the international community that united in an effort to save the Wild Boars football team.

Directors Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin bring to life the against-all-odds story through exclusive interviews with the cave diving team, graphic re-enactments and never-before-seen videos.

The Rescue gives insider access allowing viewers into the tough conversations, meetings strained by language barriers, and accurate timeline of the high-stakes extrication mission that captivated the world’s attention.

Personal accounts by cave divers John Volanthen, Rick Stanton, Richard Harris and Jason Mallinson, supported by interviews with the emergency response team, seamlessly piece together the incredible feat of strength and perseverance that made this ultra-dangerous mission such a success.

The film rides a rollercoaster of emotions throughout the dramatic 18-day rescue attempt, from agony to elation, in retelling the heartwarming and triumphant story full of bravery, tenacity and endurance.

The Rescue comes from Oscar®, BAFTA and multiple Emmy® Award-winning directing duo E. Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin.

The Rescue is produced by Ventureland’s John Battsek (“One Day in September”, “Searching For Sugar Man”) and P.J. van Sandwijk (“American Dharma”) of Storyteller Productions. For National Geographic Documentary Films, Carolyn Bernstein is executive producer.

8:45pm Tuesday May 16 on Nine.