description Thirteen Lives Overview
Thirteen Lives chronicles the real-life events surrounding the 2018 rescue of twelve young Thai football players trapped within the Tham Luang cave system. Directed by Ron Howard, the biographical drama details the international effort undertaken to locate and safely extract the boys from the complex environment. The film features a cast including Viggo Mortensen, Colin Farrell, and Joel Edgerton.
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info Thirteen Lives Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 2022 |
help Thirteen Lives FAQ
Who are Viggo Mortensen and Colin Farrell playing in Thirteen Lives?
Viggo Mortensen plays British cave diver Richard Stanton, and Colin Farrell plays John Volanthen. Joel Edgerton plays Australian anesthetist and diver Richard Harris.
Does Thirteen Lives cover the full Thai cave rescue?
It dramatizes the 2018 Tham Luang rescue, when 12 boys from the Wild Boars football team and their coach were trapped underground. Ron Howard's film focuses heavily on the diving operation and the coordination around the flooded cave.
Where can Thirteen Lives be watched?
Thirteen Lives had a limited U.S. theatrical release on July 29, 2022, then moved to Amazon Prime Video on August 5, 2022. It was produced after Amazon's acquisition of MGM affected the release plan.
Does Thirteen Lives mention the Thai Navy SEAL who died?
Yes, the film is dedicated to Saman Kunan, the Thai Navy SEAL who died during the rescue effort on July 6, 2018. It also acknowledges Beirut Pakbara, another Thai Navy SEAL connected to the rescue who later died from a blood infection.
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