Thirteen Lives (2022)
A measured, gritty drama unfolds as world-class divers navigate a tense, suspenseful rescue mission.
Based on the true nail-biting mission that captivated the world. Twelve boys and the coach of a Thai soccer team explore the Tham Luang cave when an unexpected rainstorm traps them in a chamber inside the mountain. Entombed behind a maze of flooded cave tunnels, they face impossible odds. A team of world-class divers navigate through miles of dangerous cave networks to discover that finding the boys is only the beginning.
How intense is Thirteen Lives?
Thirteen Lives is not scary, with no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and fine in the background. Rated PG-13.
What Thirteen Lives feels like
- Tone
- tensesuspensefulgrittyearnest
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionBackground
- True story
- Yes, based on true events.
Where to stream Thirteen Lives
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 9, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Thirteen Lives for you?
Is Thirteen Lives scary?
No. Thirteen Lives is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Thirteen Lives gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Thirteen Lives sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Thirteen Lives OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Thirteen Lives?
Thirteen Lives runs 2h 27m.
Where can I stream Thirteen Lives?
Thirteen Lives is streaming on Prime Video and Tubi.
Does Thirteen Lives have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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