Where to watch The Volcano: Rescue from Whakaari (2022) tonight
The Volcano: Rescue from Whakaari (2022) runs 1 h 37 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 7.2 from 184 TMDB members. A close examination of the Whakaari / White Island volcanic eruption of 2019 in which 22 lives were lost, the film viscerally recounts a day when ordinary people were called upon to do extraordinary things, placing this tragic event within the larger context of nature, resilience, and the power of our shared humanity.
- Runtime
- 1 h 37 min — ends 9:37 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- PG-13 (US)
- Genres
- Documentary, Drama
- Released
- November 3, 2022
- TMDB rating
- 7.2 / 10 from 184 votes
- Director
- Rory Kennedy
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Netflix (subscription), Netflix Standard with Ads (subscription).
Questions people ask
- How long is The Volcano: Rescue from Whakaari?
- The Volcano: Rescue from Whakaari is 1 h 37 min long (97 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:37 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is The Volcano: Rescue from Whakaari rated?
- The Volcano: Rescue from Whakaari is rated PG-13 in the US.
- Is The Volcano: Rescue from Whakaari a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. Documentary and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
- Where can I stream The Volcano: Rescue from Whakaari?
- In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Netflix (subscription), Netflix Standard with Ads (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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