Rescue at Dongji (2025)
东极岛
Overview
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.
Where to watch Rescue at Dongji
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Hi-YAH | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Sky | Apple TV, Sky |
| Germany | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, MagentaTV, maxdome +4 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, MagentaTV, maxdome +3 |
| South Korea | TVING | — | — |
| Sweden | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Poland | CDA | — | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Rescue at Dongji in 12 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Rescue at Dongji 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. Rescue at Dongji is a Drama, History, War movie, released on 2025-08-08, runtime 134 minutes.
Is Rescue at Dongji worth watching?
TMDB users rate Rescue at Dongji 8.4 out of 10 from 75 ratings. It is widely liked by viewers.
Where can I watch Rescue at Dongji?
In the United States, Rescue at Dongji streams on Amazon Prime Video and Hi-YAH and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 7 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Guan Hu, Fei Zhenxiang
Cast
- Zhu Yilong as A Bi
- Leo Wu as A Dang
- Ni Ni as A Hua
- Yang Haoyu as Li Yuanxing
- Chen Minghao as Mr. Chen
- Ni Dahong as Boss Wu
- William Franklyn-Miller as Thomas Newman
- Li Jiuxiao as Qian Jin
- Wang Yiquan as A Kui
- Kevin Lee as Lt. Col. Stuart
- Soji Arai
- Rovaif Babar
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Sources
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