Rescue Dawn (2007) poster
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FilmPG-132007

Rescue Dawn

AdventureDramaWar

Directed by Werner Herzog

A US Fighter pilot's epic struggle of survival after being shot down on a mission over Laos during the Vietnam War. From TMDB

32 reactions from 2 sources (Bluesky, Mastodon) · newest Oct 22, 2026 · last updated Oct 23, 2026 · How this works

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Rescue Dawn is a 2007 adventure drama war film, directed by Werner Herzog, starring Christian Bale, Steve Zahn and Toby Huss.

  • 26 people have posted about this film on Bluesky, Mastodon
  • posts span Sep 2, 2023 to Oct 22, 2026

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  • Nicholas Slayton @nslayton.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 6, 2025

    @nickjbrumfield.bsky.social If we're talking 2007 American films, the GOAT is Zodiac. If we're talking performances, can't ignore Cooper in Breach. Or Bale in Rescue Dawn. But we all know the best film of 2007, one of the best films ever made: Sunshine.

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  • L.C. @ssddftp.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 15, 2024

    I've somehow never seen Rescue Dawn so here I go. Is this the movie they were making in Tropic Thunder?

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  • Gargarin @gargarin.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 3, 2026

    Watching "Rescue Dawn" Christian Bale has just recalled seeing an American fighter fly past him at rooftop level as a kid in the war, you know like the scene in "The Empire of the Sun" with the P-51 Mustang...as it's a Herzog film this may be meta but it might just be clunky coincidence #filmsky

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  • Emma Stone on VHS @knifemommy.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 13, 2026

    I’ve never seen a Herzog movie I disliked (probably enjoyed Rescue Dawn least) but I’m pretty sure he’s made the most bad movies out of all my favorites

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  • Gabriel R Johnson, novelist @grjohnson.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 29, 2026

    Ranking GERALD'S GAME, a movie I really really like, probably my favorite Netflix Original horror. Easy win against Rescue Dawn here.

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  • Abbie @zeroanaphora.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 1, 2025

    Happy Every Werner Herzog Narrative Film from 1968's Signs of Life to 2009's My Son, My Son, What Have You Done? (with two exceptions, Invincible and Rescue Dawn) Have Been Added to the Criterion Channel Day.

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  • steenwes.bsky.social @steenwes.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 23, 2025

    #Svengoolie [Werner Herzog voice] “If they travel deep enough into the jungle, they might meet Dieter Dengler, the hero of my film Rescue Dawn.”

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  • Ants @dressupforflying.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 14, 2024

    Rescue Dawn is a solid movie in the Bale filmography

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  • Michael Hogan @michaelhogan100.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 8, 2026

    Film-wise: at 6.15pm, The Old Man & The Gun on Film4. At 8pm, Bridge of Spies on Film4. At 9pm, Battle: Los Angeles on Legend or Kickboxer on Legend Xtra. At 10pm, All Of Us Strangers on C4 or Skyscraper on ITV4. At 11pm, Rescue Dawn on Film4. At 12am, If Beale Street Could Talk on BBC2 #telly

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  • Grey Sky Photography @greyskyphotography.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 28, 2026

    Have you seen his movie Rescue Dawn? Insane.

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  • Ross Floate @rossfloate.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 11, 2026

    One of the most fascinating things about Werner Herzog to me is that he made a documentary about Dieter Dengler (Little Dieter Needs To Fly) and the. Turned around and made a Hollywood film about Dieter Dengler starring Christian Bale (Rescue Dawn).

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  • Jon With Tattoos @jonwithtattoos.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 21, 2025

    You’ve inherited a movie theater, what’s your first double feature? Little Dieter Needs to Fly (1997) and Rescue Dawn (2006) Not sure which order is best, but I watched the documentary second.

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  • FitzyBrendan @fitzybrendan.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 3, 2025

    On this week's Movie Ladder Podcast, we returned to the jungle of Werner Herzog for his 2007 Film Rescue Dawn. creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...

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  • Dave Rackliff @daverackliff.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 25, 2024

    Couple from my list that have direct Thanksgiving connections: Rescue Dawn She’s gotta have it Although, to be honest every film I watch this week will qualify because I’m thankful the media of film exists in general.

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  • Buck Dancer @patrick-f.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 17, 2024

    I’ll give a brief list of movies I’ve enjoyed him in: Out of Sight Diary of a Wimpy Kid A Perfect Getaway Rescue Dawn Joy Ride White Lotus He’s like Sam Rockwell imo. A movie improves by his presence.

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  • Richard Dunham @dunhamrc.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 9, 2024

    Letters From Iwo Jima Apocalypto The Holiday Rescue Dawn Paprika Idiocracy Death Note A Scanner Darkly Babel The Host Slither Running Scared This Film Is Not Yet Rated

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  • OG_McDuck @ogmcduck.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 2, 2023

    A documentary AND a feature film, a la RESCUE DAWN and LITTLE DIETER NEEDS TO FLY.

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  • Michael Hogan @michaelhogan100.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 22, 2026

    Film-wise: at 7pm, Where Eagles Dare on BBC4. At 9pm, Zero Dark Thirty on Legend Xtra, Rescue Dawn on Film4 or Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure on Sky Arts. At 10, Paranormal Activity 2 on TLC. At 10.50, Tomorrow Never Dies on ITV1. At 11, North By Northwest on BBC4. At 12, His House on BBC3 #telly

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  • Movies • TV Shows & Physical Bluray Media 🍿 @movies-on-sale.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 26, 2026

    The (movie) Rescue Dawn 1080p (iTunes)(DE) €3.99 (War) (iMDB) 7.2 Cast: Christian Bale, Steve Zahn, Jeremy Davies, Zach Grenier, Marshall Bell, Pat Healy

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  • Solomon Wakeling @solomonwakeling.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 31, 2026

    My favourite film of the War on Terror years is Rescue Dawn, but I never see anyone mention it.

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  • Gabriel R Johnson, novelist @grjohnson.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 3, 2026

    Taking a moment before moving on to talk Rescue Dawn. It appears as a first matchup a lot because i have it as my exact median movie, a place I like for it. I like the movie a lot, it's peak "massive body change" Bale, with some great moments, particularly after the escape. Also forgettable.

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  • Today In Movies @todayinmovies.comBluesky · Jul 28, 2026

    🎬 The Top 4 Drama Movies Released on July 27! What's your fave? 1. This Is England 2. My Sassy Girl 3. Under the Same Moon 4. Rescue Dawn Check out all 131 movies released on this day at https://todayinmovies.com #TodayInMovies #Movies #Film #Drama

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  • Gabriel R Johnson, novelist @grjohnson.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 26, 2026

    Ranking DREAM SCENARIO, a kovie that's whimsical and fun and accomplishes its modest ambitions. Rescue Dawn is a perfect median imo, a pretty good movie that will lose to anything even slightly more thoughtful DS wins.

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  • Gabriel R Johnson, novelist @grjohnson.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 23, 2026

    Time to rank NEVER LET ME GO. I think Never Let Me Go is bad, and stinky, and I don't think it will do well. First round matchup is a clean win for Rescue Dawn, a passably interesting movie that you just thought about for the first time in years because like, it's Rescue Dawn.

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  • Michael Hogan @michaelhogan100.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 3, 2026

    Film-wise: at 6.40pm, Deep Impact on Film4. At 9pm, Rescue Dawn on Film4, The Last Stand on Legend, Ned Kelly on Great TV or Pitch Black on Sky One. At 10pm, When We Were Kings on Sky Documentaries. At 10.30pm, Escape Room on BBC3. At 11.25pm, M3GAN on Film4 #telly

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  • mattstechel.bsky.social @mattstechel.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 9, 2026

    Today's Hollywoodle: Jack Black ➡️ School of Rock (2003) ➡️ Sarah Silverman ➡️ I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With (2006) ➡️ Jeff Garlin ➡️ Daddy Day Care (2003) ➡️ Steve Zahn ➡️ Rescue Dawn (2007) ➡️ Christian Bale ➡️ The Bride! (2026) ➡️ Jake Gyllenhaal Yes that's a real movie! Lol It's got a heck of a cast

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  • Movies • TV Shows & Physical Bluray Media 🍿 @movies-on-sale.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 7, 2026

    The (movie) Rescue Dawn 1080p (iTunes)(UK) £2.99 (War) (iMDB) 7.2 Cast: Christian Bale, Steve Zahn, Jeremy Davies, Zach Grenier, Marshall Bell, Pat Healy

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  • PeteyHendrix @peteyhendrix.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 3, 2026

    41st movie of 2026: Rescue Dawn

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  • Curt Johnson - Indie Genius @indiegeniusMastodon · Oct 22, 2025

    Movie TV Tech Geeks #Movie #ApocalypseNow #TheDeerHunter #RescueDawn 6 Best Vietnam War Epics, Ranked http://dlvr.it/TNpgk6

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  • Liz @pacificfault.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 21, 2025

    You've inherited a movie theater, what's your first double feature? Apocalypse Now (Final cut) Rescue Dawn

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  • Jay Seaver @jayseaver.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 20, 2025

    Movie Snake - 01/20/2025: 9/9 Correct Score: 1177 (top 18%) 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 www.moviesnake.io Today's Swiss Army Knife: Rescue Dawn

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  • Double Reel Film Podcast @doublereelpodcast.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 2, 2023

    Out Now: Issue 43 of the monthly magazine podcast for the discerning film nerd continues with the Features. Includes Classic The Brotherhood of the Wolf; Hidden Gem Rescue Dawn; One That Got Away - Spielberg's Trial of the Chicago 7; Remake Hatewatch The Invasion. 📽️ www.podbean.com/ea/pb-3fbbx-...

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