Thirteen Lives
(2022)
Overview
Based on the true nail-biting mission that captivated the world. Twelve boys and the coach of a Thai soccer team explore the Tham Luang cave when an unexpected rainstorm traps them in a chamber inside the mountain. Entombed behind a maze of flooded cave tunnels, they face impossible odds. A team of world-class divers navigate through miles of dangerous cave networks to discover that finding the boys is only the beginning.
Director
Ron Howard
Writers
Don MacPherson, William Nicholson, William Nicholson
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Viggo Mortensen
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Manuel São Bento
⭐ 6/10August 8, 2022
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"Thirteen Lives follows the usual formulas of works based on true events, but Ron Howard's honest, non-Hollywoodized direction allows him to efficiently tell one of the most remarkable survival stories of the last decade.
The entire cast is extraordinary, but it's Viggo Mortensen and Colin Farrell who mainly guide the film through all the relevant, claustrophobic plot points in a somewh…
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CinemaSerf
⭐ 7/10August 15, 2022
What's possibly most remarkable about this real life tale of courage and ingenuity is that a pretty A-list cast don't really overwhelm the story. Their contributions are solid and fairly undramatic as they allow the chronology to develop and the suspense and pressure to accumulate. It's history - so we know what happens, but somehow that lack of jeopardy doesn't really matter as we follow the efforts of an international team trying to rescue the … read the rest.
RalphRahal
⭐ 7/10December 14, 2024
Thirteen Lives is a deeply moving film that highlights the incredible true story of the 2018 Tham Luang cave rescue in Thailand. Directed by Ron Howard, the movie focuses on the global effort and teamwork that led to the miraculous rescue of a young soccer team and their coach. The performances by Viggo Mortensen, Colin Farrell, and Joel Edgerton are excellent, portraying the bravery and skill of the divers who risked everything to save the boys.… read the rest.
daniel_carr
⭐ 8/10February 12, 2026
I thought it was an excellent movie! After watching short bits of the live news and then this movie it was a great reminder. Good acting and story tracked well, great job! Really glad they didn't do it documentary style, I can't watch those.
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Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$55,000,000
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