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    Critical Mass 2001 POSTER

    Critical Mass

    2001

    English

    1

    Action

    bomb

    hero

    hostile takeover

    rescue

    terrorism

    Thriller

    tough girl

    Fred Olen Ray Fred Olen Ray Director Richard McGonagle Richard McGonagle as Alan Gould Treat Williams Treat Williams as Mike Jeffers Blake Clark Blake Clark as Sheriff Borden Charles Emmett Charles Emmett as Steve Johnson
    Jeffers works security at a nuclear power plant. The plant is being decommissioned, and a politician is touring the plant and videotaping his comments regarding the closing. A terrorist group led by Samson gets inside the gates, with their ultimate goal the detonation of a nuclear bomb inside the plant. After local policemen and the other plant workers are killed, Jeffers and Janine alone must confront and halt Samson and his terrorist squad. Written by Ken Miller
    Escape from Planet Earth 2013 POSTER

    Escape from Planet Earth

    2013

    English

    73

    35%

    54%

    Action

    Adventure

    alien

    Animation

    Comedy

    escape

    Family

    planet

    rescue

    Sci-Fi

    spacecraft

    villain

    Cal Brunker Cal Brunker Director Sofía Vergara Sofía Vergara as Gabby Babblebrock Jim Ward Jim Ward as Grey 1 Jonathan Morgan Heit Jonathan Morgan Heit as Kip Supernova Jessica Alba Jessica Alba as Lena Thackleman
    Astronaut Scorch Supernova finds himself caught in a trap when he responds to an SOS from a notoriously dangerous alien planet.
    Allan Quatermain and the Temple of Skulls 2008 POSTER

    Allan Quatermain and the Temple of Skulls

    2008

    English

    2.4

    3

    11%

    11%

    Action

    Adventure

    allan quatermain

    rescue

    Romance

    south africa

    treasure hunt

    Mark Atkins Mark Atkins Director Scott Wheeler Scott Wheeler as Capt. Lawrence Smith Natalie Stone Natalie Stone as Lady Anna Heresford Daniel Bonjour Daniel Bonjour as Sir Henry Curtis Wittly Jourdan Wittly Jourdan as Umbopa
    Filmed on location in South Africa, a retelling of H. Rider Haggard's classic novel "King Solomon's Mines," featuring the adventurer who was the inspiration for Indiana Jones.
    Presto 2008 POSTER

    Presto

    2008

    English

    8.3

    11

    92%

    92%

    Animation

    banjo

    bunny

    Comedy

    Family

    Fantasy

    magic

    rabbi

    rescue

    stage

    Doug Sweetland Doug Sweetland Director
    Dignity. Poise. Mystery. We expect nothing less from the great turn-of-the-century magician, Presto. But when Presto neglects to feed his rabbit one too many times, the magician finds he isn't the only one with a few tricks up his sleeve!
    Vertical Limit 2000 POSTER

    Vertical Limit

    2000

    English

    6.0

    34

    49%

    41%

    Action

    Adventure

    climbing

    Drama

    himalaya

    himalaya mountain range

    mountaineer

    pakistan

    rescue

    Sport

    Thriller

    Martin Campbell Martin Campbell Director Robin Tunney Robin Tunney as Annie Garrett Robert Mammone Robert Mammone as Brian Maki Craig Walsh-Wrightson Craig Walsh-Wrightson as Partygoer Nicholas Lea Nicholas Lea as Tom McLaren
    Trapped near the summit of K2, the world's second-highest mountain, Annie Garrett radios to base camp for help. Brother Peter hears Annie's message and assembles a team to save her and her group before they succumb to K2's unforgiving elements. But, as Annie lays injured in an icy cavern, the rescuers face several terrifying events that could end the rescue attempt -- and their lives.
    Sparrows 1926 POSTER

    Sparrows

    1926

    English

    7.3

    9

    86%

    86%

    Action

    Drama

    farm

    kidnapping

    orphan

    rescue

    silent film

    slave labor

    William Beaudine William Beaudine Director Mark Hamilton Mark Hamilton as Hog Buyer Mary Pickford Mary Pickford as Molly Florence Rogan Florence Rogan as One of the Children Sylvia Bernard Sylvia Bernard as One of the Children
    Molly, the eldest child of a group of orphans being used as slaves on a farm hidden deep in a swamp, must rescue the others when their cruel master decides that one of them will be disposed of.
    Captain Lightfoot 1955 POSTER

    Captain Lightfoot

    1955

    English

    6.1

    7

    33%

    33%

    Action

    Adventure

    Drama

    History

    rebel

    rescue

    Romance

    turncoat

    War

    Douglas Sirk Douglas Sirk Director Barbara Rush Barbara Rush as Aga Doherty Jeff Morrow Jeff Morrow as John Doherty, aka Capt. Thunderbolt Kathleen Ryan Kathleen Ryan as Lady Anne More Sheila Brennan Sheila Brennan as Waitress
    In 1815, Michael Martin, member of an Irish revolutionary society, turns highwayman to support it, and soon becomes an outlaw. In Dublin, he meets famous rebel "Captain Thunderbolt" and becomes his second-in-command, under the name "Lightfoot."
    The Sea Shall Not Have Them 1954 POSTER

    The Sea Shall Not Have Them

    1954

    English

    6.3

    8

    Action

    based on novel or book

    Drama

    rescue

    sea

    War

    world war ii

    Lewis Gilbert Lewis Gilbert Director James Kenney James Kenney as Cpl. Skinner Nigel Patrick Nigel Patrick as Flight Sgt. Singsby Jack Watling Jack Watling as Flying Officer Harding Joan Sims Joan Sims as Hilda Tebbitt
    During the autumn of 1944, RAF Hudson, carrying a VIP passenger in possession of highly secret information, is shot down and ditches in the North Sea. Fighting the elements and trying to keep up morale, the occupants of the aircraft's dinghy talk about their lives awaiting the rescue they hope will come. The film's title reflects the motto of the RAF's Air Sea Rescue Service, one of whose high speed launches battles against its own mechanical problems, enemy action, time and the weather to locate and rescue the downed crew and the vital secret papers they carry.
    Gray Lady Down 1978 POSTER

    Gray Lady Down

    1978

    English

    6.2

    9

    63%

    37%

    Action

    Adventure

    based on novel or book

    disaster

    Drama

    drowning

    History

    rescue

    submarine

    Thriller

    underwater

    David Greene David Greene Director Charles Cioffi Charles Cioffi as Admiral Barnes William Bryant William Bryant as (as Bill Bryant) Charles Robinson Charles Robinson as McAllister Michael Cavanaugh Michael Cavanaugh as Pete
    The USS Neptune, a nuclear submarine, is sunk off the coast of Connecticut after a collision with a Norwegian cargo ship. The navy must attempt a potentially dangerous rescue in the hope of saving the lives of the crew.
    The Last Descent 2016 POSTER

    The Last Descent

    2016

    English

    5.5

    13

    73%

    73%

    Action

    based on true story

    cave

    Drama

    inspired by a true story

    rescue

    spelunking

    trapped

    Isaac Halasima Isaac Halasima Director Alexis Johnson Alexis Johnson as Emily Jones Susan Phelan Susan Phelan as John's Mother John Hinckley John Hinckley as Older Rescuer Mason D. Davis Mason D. Davis as Young Man in Dark
    In 2009 John Jones entered Nutty Putty Cave with his brother Josh. What happened next has been a topic of much discussion and controversy ever since. Over 127 rescuers responded to the call for aid, and each one has their own take on the events. A story about love, life, and human connection. Ultimately it is the story about how clearly you can see what matters most when you are at the edge of life and death. Made with cooperation from members of John's immediate family.
    Mine 9 2019 POSTER

    Mine 9

    2019

    English

    6.0

    32

    90%

    75%

    Action

    disaster

    Drama

    mine

    rescue

    survival

    Thriller

    trapped

    west virginia

    Eddie Mensore Eddie Mensore Director Kevin Sizemore Kevin Sizemore as Daniel Tom Sayers Tom Sayers as Real Coal Miner Drew Starkey Drew Starkey as Ryan Terry Serpico Terry Serpico as Zeke
    Two miles into the earth, nine Appalachian miners struggle to survive after a methane explosion leaves them with one hour of oxygen.
    Rescue Dogs 2016 POSTER

    Rescue Dogs

    2016

    English

    6.1

    6

    20%

    84%

    Action

    beach

    cat

    dancing

    Family

    hamster

    rescue

    surfing

    M.J. Anderson M.J. Anderson Director Peter Oldring Peter Oldring as Charger Fred Tatasciore Fred Tatasciore as Hambone Zehra Fazal Zehra Fazal as Mother Seal / Baby Seal Paul Haapaniemi Paul Haapaniemi as Tracy
    Tracy and his rescue dog Charger have to foil the plans of an Evil Businessman who wants to knock over their beach restaurant in order to build his golf course. With help from his brother, Tracy tries to meet the bills, manage the kitchen (where Charger helps cook!) and still find time to fall in love with the beautiful dancer, Bridgette. Through a comedy of errors and mishaps, the humans find they themselves can be rescued by their very own rescue animals.
    Escape from Planet Earth 2012 POSTER

    Escape from Planet Earth

    2012

    English

    5.8

    73

    Action

    Adventure

    alien

    Animation

    Comedy

    escape

    Family

    planet

    rescue

    Sci-Fi

    spacecraft

    villain

    Cal Brunker Cal Brunker Director Steve Zahn Steve Zahn as Hawk Jonathan Morgan Heit Jonathan Morgan Heit as Kip Supernova Jessica Alba Jessica Alba as Lena Thackleman Gregg Binkley Gregg Binkley as Ralph
    Astronaut Scorch Supernova finds himself caught in a trap when he responds to an SOS from a notoriously dangerous alien planet.
    The Marine 6: Close Quarters 2018 POSTER

    The Marine 6: Close Quarters

    2018

    English

    4.9

    37

    57%

    57%

    Action

    criminal

    Drama

    gang

    kidnapping

    rescue

    James Nunn James Nunn Director Rebecca Quin Rebecca Quin as Maddy Hayes Alec Newman Alec Newman as Patrick Dillon Terence Maynard Terence Maynard as Shawn Taylor Tim Woodward Tim Woodward as Tommy Walker
    Jake Carter and another former Marine, Luke Trapper, join forces to rescue a young kidnapped girl from a gang of international criminals.
    Wildflower 1991 POSTER

    Wildflower

    1991

    English

    7.0

    8

    81%

    81%

    Action

    based on novel or book

    child abuse

    deaf

    Drama

    epilepsy

    friendship

    rescue

    Romance

    Diane Keaton Diane Keaton Director Susan Blakely Susan Blakely as Ada Guthrie Patricia Arquette Patricia Arquette as Alice Guthrie Reese Witherspoon Reese Witherspoon as Ellie Perkins Beau Bridges Beau Bridges as Jack Perkins
    One day Sammy and his younger sister Ellie happen upon a cabin where Alice, a young, partially deaf girl with epilepsy is being kept by her abusive stepfather. The three soon become friends and hope to get Alice an education and help her escape from the torture she undergoes daily. However, Alice's stepfather soon finds out about the friendship Alice has struck up and punishes her brutally. This story of friendship and youth shows that everyone is human and deserves to be treated so, no matter their disability or weakness.
    Octonauts and the Caves of Sac Actun 2020 POSTER

    Octonauts and the Caves of Sac Actun

    2020

    English

    6.4

    6

    Action

    Adventure

    Animation

    children's show

    Comedy

    educational

    Family

    ocean

    rescue

    sea

    sea adventure

    Blair Simmons Blair Simmons Director Shala Nyx Shala Nyx as Akila Simon Greenall Simon Greenall as Captain Barnacles Michael Murphy Michael Murphy as Tunip / Vegimals Helen Walsh Helen Walsh as (voice)
    The Octonauts embark on an underwater adventure, navigating a set of challenging caves to help a small octopus friend return to the Caribbean Sea.
    Les Misérables 1958 POSTER

    Les Misérables

    1958

    French

    7.4

    12

    Action

    based on novel or book

    Drama

    fake identity

    falsely accused

    prisoner

    prosecution

    rescue

    Jean-Paul Le Chanois Jean-Paul Le Chanois Director Bernard Blier Bernard Blier as Javert Paul Faivre Paul Faivre as Le cocher de Gillenormand Jacques Marin Jacques Marin as Le secrétaire de Monsieur Madelaine Wolfgang Lippert Wolfgang Lippert as Un révolutionnaire
    In 19th century France, Jean Valjean, a man imprisoned for stealing bread, must flee a relentless policeman named Javert. The pursuit consumes both men's lives, and soon Valjean finds himself in the midst of the student revolutions in France.
    Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero 2018 POSTER

    Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero

    2018

    English

    53

    89%

    92%

    Action

    Adventure

    Animation

    baseball

    based on a true story

    chase

    Family

    History

    paris, france

    rescue

    War

    world war i

    Richard Lanni Richard Lanni Director Adam James Adam James as Additional Voices Gérard Depardieu Gérard Depardieu as Gaston Baptiste Helena Bonham Carter Helena Bonham Carter as Margaret Logan Lerman Logan Lerman as Robert Conroy
    The true story of the most decorated dog in American military history -- Sgt. Stubby -- and the enduring bonds he forged with his brothers-in-arms in the trenches of World War I.
    Renegades 1946 POSTER

    Renegades

    1946

    English

    1

    brother

    courtroom

    Drama

    rescue

    Western

    George Sherman George Sherman Director Forrest Tucker Forrest Tucker as Frank Dembrow Willard Robertson Willard Robertson as Nathan Brockway John Roy John Roy as Townsman Charles Jordan Charles Jordan as Townsman Outside Courthouse
    The daughter of a prominent citizen marries an outlaw's son.
    Special Forces 2011 POSTER

    Special Forces

    2011

    French

    6.3

    16

    8%

    52%

    Action

    afghanistan

    Drama

    journalist

    kidnapping

    pakistan

    rescue

    taliban

    War

    Stéphane Rybojad Stéphane Rybojad Director Mehdi Nebbou Mehdi Nebbou as Amen Tchéky Karyo Tchéky Karyo as Amiral Guezennec Diane Kruger Diane Kruger as Elsa Djimon Hounsou Djimon Hounsou as Kovax
    Afghanistan. War correspondent Elsa Casanova is taken hostage by the Taliban. Faced with her imminent execution, a Special Forces unit is dispatched to free her. In some of the world’s most breathtaking yet hostile landscapes, a relentless pursuit begins between her kidnappers who have no intention of letting their prey escape them and a group of soldiers who risk their lives in pursuit of their single aim – to bring her home alive. This strong, independent woman and these men of duty are thrown together and forced to confront situations of great danger that inextricably bind them – emotionally, violently and intimately.
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