

Rescue
“Ride with real heroes on the mission of a lifetime”
Synopsis
Rescue plunges audiences into the hard, but inspiring work of saving lives in the face of a natural disaster. Behind the scenes, the film follows a Canadian naval commander, two pilots, and a volunteer rescue technician as they train for action. When an earthquake strikes Haiti, creating one of the biggest humanitarian disasters of the century, the audience is swept along, joining with the massive effort that brings military and civilian responders and hardware from around the world. Rescue is a journey of real-world disaster and emergency response captured (in 3D) with unprecedented scale and impact for the giant screen.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Rescue 3D - Theatrical Trailer (High Quality)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-10-13
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 17, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen Low
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Low
- Original Score
- Michel Cusson
- Original Title
- Rescue
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 46m
- Production Studios
- IMAX
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Low
Stephen Low
Michel Cusson
Mark Poirier
James Lahti
Pietro L. Serapiglia, Alexander Low, Jan Baird, Robert Kresser, Stephen Low
Department Leadership Roster
Stephen Low
Director
Pietro L. Serapiglia
Producer
Michel Cusson
Original Music Composer
Mark Poirier
Director of Photography
Alexander Low
Producer
James Lahti
Editor
Stephen Low
Writer
Stephen Low
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Rescue.
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3D
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Giant Screen
motion pictures created for giant screen presentations, for example IMAX and OMNIMAX.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rescue
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rescue about?
Rescue plunges audiences into the hard, but inspiring work of saving lives in the face of a natural disaster. Behind the scenes, the film follows a Canadian naval commander, two pilots, and a volunteer rescue technician as they train for action. When an earthquake strikes Haiti, creating one of the biggest humanitarian disasters of the century, the audience is swept along, joining with the massive effort that brings military and civilian responders and hardware from around the world. Rescue is a journey of real-world disaster and emergency response captured (in 3D) with unprecedented scale and impact for the giant screen.
Who directed Rescue?
Rescue was directed by Stephen Low.
Who stars in Rescue?
The principal cast of Rescue includes Not specified.
When was Rescue released and how long is it?
Rescue was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Rescue?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rescue was composed by Michel Cusson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rescue?
Rescue holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).

















