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Rescue Dawn

7.020072h 5mMovieAdventureDramaWar

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 Canada · 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 Hoopla and Tubi TV in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Rescue Dawn on Netflix?

No, Rescue Dawn is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Hoopla and Tubi TV.

Is Rescue Dawn on Amazon Prime Video?

Rescue Dawn isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Rescue Dawn for free?

Rescue Dawn is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Tubi TV in Canada.

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).