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Rescue Dawn

6.920072h 5mMA 15+MovieAdventureDramaWar

A US Fighter pilot's epic struggle of survival after being shot down on a mission over Laos during the Vietnam War.

DirectorWerner Herzog
WriterWerner Herzog
ProducersMichael Dounaev·Jeff Geoffray

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Werner Herzog

CBChristian Bale
Christian Bale
Dieter Dengler
SZSteve Zahn
Steve Zahn
Duane
THToby Huss
Toby Huss
Spook
FCFrançois Chau
François Chau
Province Governor
MBMarshall Bell
Marshall Bell
Admiral
JDJeremy Davies
Jeremy Davies
Gene
PHPat Healy
Pat Healy
Norman
JOJames Aaron Oliver
James Aaron Oliver
Jet Pilot
SWSaichia Wongwirot
Saichia Wongwirot
Lao Guard
BCBrad Carr
Brad Carr
U.S. Navy Pilot
TMTeerawat Mulvilai
Teerawat Mulvilai
Little Hitler
KM
Kriangsak Ming-olo
Jumbo

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Rescue Dawn — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Rescue Dawn?

Rescue Dawn is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Rescue Dawn on Netflix?

No, Rescue Dawn is not on Netflix in Australia as of November 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video.

Is Rescue Dawn on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Rescue Dawn is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Australia as of November 2026.

Where can I watch Rescue Dawn for free?

Rescue Dawn is available on Amazon Prime Video in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is Rescue Dawn based on a true story?

Yes — Rescue Dawn is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).