The Rescue (1988)
Overview
A team of Navy Seals are sent to destroy a disabled submarine so it will not fall into the "wrong" hands. They complete their mission, but are captured before they can return to their base. The U.S. Government will not mount a rescue mission to free the soldiers, so their teenage children take over. The kids find a way to venture into the foreign country and then must overcome many obstacles.
Where to watch The Rescue
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | — | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Sweden | — | Blockbuster, SF Anytime | Blockbuster, SF Anytime |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists The Rescue in 4 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is The Rescue about?
A team of Navy Seals are sent to destroy a disabled submarine so it will not fall into the "wrong" hands. They complete their mission, but are captured before they can return to their base. The U.S. Government will not mount a rescue mission to free the soldiers, so their teenage children take over. The kids find a way to venture into the foreign country and then must overcome many obstacles. The Rescue is a Action, Adventure, Drama movie, released on 1988-08-05, runtime 97 minutes.
Is The Rescue worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Rescue 5.3 out of 10 from 34 ratings. Reviews are mixed.
Where can I watch The Rescue?
In the United States, The Rescue can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 6 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Ferdinand Fairfax
Cast
- Edward Albert as Cmdr. Merrill
- James Cromwell as Adm. Rothman
- Kevin Dillon as J.J. Merrill
- Marc Price as Max Rothman
- Christine Harnos as Adrian Phillips
- Ellen Barber as Virginia Phillips
- Ian Giatti as Bobby Howard
- Charles Haid as Cmdr. Howard
- Timothy Carhart as Lt. Phillips
- Ned Vaughn as Shawn Howard
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Sources
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