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  • 2022
  • PG-13
  • Netflix
  • 1 h 38 m
  • 2022
  • PG-13
  • Netflix
  • 1 h 38 m

Summary A minute-by-minute account of tourists caught in a tragic volcanic eruption while sightseeing on an island off New Zealand in 2019, The Volcano: Rescue from Whakaari celebrates the survivors, as well as the everyday people who courageously came to their rescue.

Directed By: Rory Kennedy

Written By: Mark Bailey, Dallas Brennan

  • 2022
  • PG-13
  • Netflix
  • 1 h 38 m
  • 2022
  • PG-13
  • Netflix
  • 1 h 38 m

The Volcano: Rescue from Whakaari

Metascore Available after 4 critic reviews
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 5 User Ratings
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Summary A minute-by-minute account of tourists caught in a tragic volcanic eruption while sightseeing on an island off New Zealand in 2019, The Volcano: Rescue from Whakaari celebrates the survivors, as well as the everyday people who courageously came to their rescue.

Directed By: Rory Kennedy

Written By: Mark Bailey, Dallas Brennan

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Mark Inman

Self - Hayden's Brother

Hazel Osborne

Self - Reporter, Whakatäne Beacon

Pouroto Ngaropo

Self - Maori Leader

Andy McGregor

Self - District Commander, Bay of Plenty Police

Lauren Urey

Self - American Tourist

Matt Urey

Self - American Tourist

Jesse Langford

Self - Australian Tourist

Geoff Hopkins

Self - New Zealand Tourist

Kelsey Waghorn

Self - White Island Tour Guide

Brian DePauw

Self - Commercial Helicopter Pilot

Ngaroahiahi Patuwai Maangi

Self - Tipene's Grandmother

Isaac Tait

Self - President of Whakatane Coast Guard

Jason Herring

Self - Constable Whakatane Police

Mark Law

Self - Commercial Helicopter Pilot

Tim Barrow

Self - Commercial Helicopter Pilot

John Funnell

Self - Airplane Pilot

Jacinda Ardern

Self - Prime Minister New Zealand

Anthony Langford

Self - Father of Jesse Langford

Kristine Langford

Self - Mother of Jesse Langford

Winona Langford

Self - Sister of Jesse Langford

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60
Dec 16, 2022
The choice to limit the film’s scope also limits its impact; but the heart of “The Volcano” is still effectively harrowing, showing the moment when awe at nature’s wonders turns into mortal terror.
By Noel Murray FULL REVIEW
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Dec 16, 2022
Once the ash settles, we long for insight, but only the trauma lingers on.
By Natalia Winkelman FULL REVIEW

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Generally Favorable Based on 5 User Ratings
6.2
40% Positive
2 Ratings
60% Mixed
3 Ratings
0% Negative
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User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 5 User Ratings
6.2
40% Positive
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60% Mixed
3 Ratings
0% Negative
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Production Company Appian Way, Imagine Documentaries, Moxie Films, Netflix
Release Date Dec 9, 2022
Duration 1 h 38 m
Rating PG-13
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Website https://www.netflix.com/title/81410405/
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Awards

Montclair Film Festival (MFF)
• 1 Nomination
Cinema Audio Society, USA
• 1 Nomination

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