The Volcano: Rescue from Whakaari
Synopsis
A close examination of the Whakaari / White Island volcanic eruption of 2019 in which 22 lives were lost, the film viscerally recounts a day when ordinary people were called upon to do extraordinary things, placing this tragic event within the larger context of nature, resilience, and the power of our shared humanity.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-11-29
Release History & Theatrical Window
AFI Fest
Festival / Special Debut
December 16, 2022
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rory Kennedy
- Screenplay & Story
- Dallas Brennan Rexer, Mark Bailey
- Original Score
- Steve Mazzaro
- Original Title
- The Volcano: Rescue from Whakaari
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Imagine Documentaries, Appian Way, Moxie Films, Imagine Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rory Kennedy
Dallas Brennan Rexer, Mark Bailey
Steve Mazzaro
Jawad Metni
Mark Bailey, Brian Grazer, Phillip Watson, Dallas Brennan Rexer, Sara Bernstein
Department Leadership Roster
Rory Kennedy
Director
Mark Bailey
Producer
Dallas Brennan Rexer
Writer
Dallas Brennan Rexer
Producer
Sara Bernstein
Producer
Rory Kennedy
Producer
Jawad Metni
Editor
Mark Bailey
Writer
Justin Wilkes
Producer
Steve Mazzaro
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Volcano: Rescue from Whakaari
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Volcano: Rescue from Whakaari about?
A close examination of the Whakaari / White Island volcanic eruption of 2019 in which 22 lives were lost, the film viscerally recounts a day when ordinary people were called upon to do extraordinary things, placing this tragic event within the larger context of nature, resilience, and the power of our shared humanity.
Who directed The Volcano: Rescue from Whakaari?
The Volcano: Rescue from Whakaari was directed by Rory Kennedy.
Who stars in The Volcano: Rescue from Whakaari?
The principal cast of The Volcano: Rescue from Whakaari includes Not specified.
When was The Volcano: Rescue from Whakaari released and how long is it?
The Volcano: Rescue from Whakaari was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for The Volcano: Rescue from Whakaari?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Volcano: Rescue from Whakaari was composed by Steve Mazzaro.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Volcano: Rescue from Whakaari?
The Volcano: Rescue from Whakaari holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).