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Rescue at Dongji

“Any Chinese can be a hero.”

8.420252h 14mDramaHistoryWar
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Rescue at Dongji is a 2025 drama and history film, running 2h 14m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 15 in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom it is listed on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Sky Store.

15 age rating2h 14mDramaHistory

Rated 15 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
2025-08-08
Runtime
2h 14m
Genres
Drama, History, War
Director
Fei Zhenxiang
Original language
Chinese
Status
Released
TMDB rating
8.4 / 10 · 75 votes

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Synopsis

Feature film

Inspired by the real life rescue of over 300 British soldiers in 1942, Dongji Rescue is a rousing, action-packed story of heroism on the high seas. When the Japanese warship Lisbon Maru is torpedoed off the coast of Dongji Island, the lives of over 300 British POWs on board are at risk of being claimed by the sea. Their only hope is a small group of defiant Chinese fisherman who will do anything to rescue and protect them from their captors.

Cast

14 names
Zhu YilongA Bi
Leo WuA Dang
Ni NiA Hua
Yang HaoyuLi Yuanxing
Chen MinghaoMr. Chen
Ni DahongBoss Wu
William Franklyn-MillerThomas Newman
Li JiuxiaoQian Jin
Wang YiquanA Kui
Kevin LeeLt. Col. Stuart
Soji Arai
Rovaif Babar
Elaija Chekhov
Barret Coates

Questions about Rescue at Dongji

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Where can I watch Rescue at Dongji in the United Kingdom?

In the United Kingdom, Rescue at Dongji is listed on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.

Is Rescue at Dongji suitable for children?

Rescue at Dongji is rated 15 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.

Is Rescue at Dongji on PelisPlus UK?

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What is Rescue at Dongji about?

Inspired by the real life rescue of over 300 British soldiers in 1942, Dongji Rescue is a rousing, action-packed story of heroism on the high seas. When the Japanese warship Lisbon Maru is torpedoed off the coast of Dongji Island, the lives of over 300 British POWs on board are at risk of being claimed by the sea.…

How long is Rescue at Dongji?

Rescue at Dongji runs for 2h 14m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

Can I watch the Rescue at Dongji trailer?

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