The incredible true story of the 2018 Tham Luang cave rescue, which follows the tremendous global effort to rescue a junior football team and their coach, is adapted for film with Thirteen Lives. Award-winning director Ron Howard (A Beautiful Mind) takes the helm to bring the film into its most striking, intense and realistic retelling of the real-life story. Already generating Oscar buzz, it’s bolstered by the lead performances of Viggo Mortensen, Colin Farrell, and Joel Edgerton.
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Thirteen Lives movie preview
Thirteen Lives recounts the Thai cave rescue story, which roused intense worldwide public interest. In 2018, a Thai soccer team consisting of twelve boys aged 11-16 and their assistant coach explored the Tham Luang cave after a football practice session. They became trapped after an unforeseen rainstorm flooded the cave, making it impossible to get out. Stranded for days with no way out as the rainstorm and the rising waters forced them deeper into the cave, their only hope for survival was to be extracted from the outside.
Shut in the cave for 18 days, the cave rescue effort expanded into a global operation (5000 people from 17 countries) as rescuers from around the world worked together to save them. More notably, a team of expert divers came together to help, risking their lives in the process. Playing a crucial role in the rescue were British divers John Volanthen (played by Colin Farrell) and Richard Stanton (played by Viggo Mortensen). With the entire world watching, rescuers engaged in the most challenging dive of their lives despite the impossibly high stakes.
With the release date just around the corner, you can find out how to watch the new Ron Howard movie with the information below.
Thirteen Lives trailer
Check out the Thirteen Lives trailer below.
When did the Thirteen Lives movie air?
After the Thirteen Lives movie release date was confirmed, it premiered in select cinemas last 29th July 2022. In Australia, it became available on streaming TV when it launched on Amazon Prime Video on 5th August 2022.
| Movie | Running Time | Streaming Service |
|---|---|---|
| Thirteen Lives | 2h 27m | Amazon Prime Video |
Which streaming services show Thirteen Lives?
Movie fans in Australia can watch the new film on Amazon Prime Video. As an Amazon exclusive, it won’t be available anywhere else.
| Streaming Services | Thirteen Lives movie |
|---|---|
| Amazon Prime Video | Yes |
| BINGE | No |
| Foxtel | No |
| Foxtel Now | No |
| Disney Plus | No |
| Paramount Plus | No |
| Netflix | No |
| Stan | No |
| Apple TV+ | No |
| Free to air | No |
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How to watch Thirteen Lives in Australia?
Thirteen Lives recounts the harrowing rescue of a Thai soccer team when an unexpected rainstorm trapped them in a cave. Despite the impossible odds, divers from around the world joined local authorities and the Thai Navy Seals to ensure their survival.
As such, the movie not only retells the gripping events, but also portrays the tenacity of the human spirit. Already one of the best reviewed movies this year, Thirteen Lives streams on Amazon Prime Video starting 5th August. It won’t be available on free to air.
Stream Thirteen Lives on Amazon Prime Video
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Thirteen Lives cast
The film features an ensemble cast that includes acclaimed actors Viggo Mortensen (Lord of the Rings, Captain Fantastic), Colin Farrell (The Lobster, The Batman), and Joel Edgerton (Loving, The King). Check out the complete Thirteen Lives cast below:
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Streaming devices for Prime Video
The following is a list of compatible internet-connected devices for which you can stream the movie on Amazon Prime Video at home or on the go.
Devices supported on Amazon Prime
- iOS devices: Yes – Prime Video app for iPhone, iPad & iPod touch
- Android devices: Yes – Prime Video app for Android phones and tablets
- Windows devices: Yes – Prime Video app for Windows 10/11
- Smart TVs: Yes – Sony, Samsung, Panasonic, LG, Vizio, TCL, Hisense, Philips, JVC, Konka, Insignia, Skyworth, Sharp, Changhong, Haier, Grundig, AOC, Vestel
- Set-top boxes: Yes – Nvidia Shield, Roku, Tivo, Xiaomi
- Amazon Devices: Yes – Fire TV, Fire TV Stick, Echo devices w/ screen, Fire tablets, Fire phone
- Gaming Consoles: Yes – Playstation 3, 4/Pro, & 5 (including Digital Edition), and Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- Blu-ray players: Yes – Select LG, Panasonic, Samsung, and Sony models
- Google Chromecast: Yes – All models
- Apple TV: Yes – 3rd and 4th generation and Apple TV 4K
- Foxtel iQ: Yes – iQ4 and iQ5 only
- Hubbl: Yes – Hubbl Glass & Hubbl Puck
- Fetch TV: Yes – All models
- PC/Mac: Yes – Web browser only – Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, Edge, Safari, Opera (running on Windows, Mac OS, Chrome OS, or Linux)
