5000 people, 17 countries, 1 miracle that united the world.|Jul. 18, 2022|United Kingdom|147 Min.|PG-13
Genre: Drama;Thriller
Description: Thirteen Lives is a 2022 American biographical survival film directed and produced by Ron Howard, with a screenplay by William Nicholson. The film features notable actors such as Viggo Mortensen, Colin Farrell, Joel Edgerton, and Tom Bateman. It was released in select theaters on July 29, 2022, by United Artists Releasing and became available for streaming on Prime Video starting August 5. The movie recounts the dramatic events of the 2018 Tham Luang cave rescue, where a junior football team and their coach were trapped inside a cave for 18 days.
Thirteen Lives distinguishes itself by not assuming the audience is already familiar with the real-life story. Despite the incident being widely covered in the media and the subject of two previous films, the movie adopts a fresh perspective, presenting the narrative in a way that feels new and engaging. The story follows the harrowing experience of the 12 boys and their coach, who were trapped in a flooded cave system after heavy rainfall, and the international rescue mission that captured global attention.
Ron Howard’s direction is among his finest, delivering a gripping and detailed account of the rescue operation. The film unveils previously undisclosed aspects of the mission, adding depth and sincerity to the storytelling. While the documentary *The Rescue* also explored this event, Thirteen Lives brings a unique focus and emotional intensity, making it a standout human drama.
The movie can be seen as a blend of Howard’s earlier works, such as *Apollo 13* and *In the Heart of the Sea*, both of which center on survival against overwhelming odds. Thirteen Lives continues this theme, offering a powerful exploration of resilience, teamwork, and the human spirit.
Cast director: Ron Howard
Cast actor: Viggo Mortensen, Colin Farrell, Joel Edgerton, Sukollawat Kanarot, Theerapat Sajakul, Sahajak Boonthanakit, Vithaya Pansringarm, Teeradon Supapunpinyo, Nophand Boonyai, Tom Bateman
Original name: Thirteen Lives