The Volcano: Rescue from Whakaari

The Volcano: Rescue from Whakaari is a documentary drama about the 2019 volcanic eruption on White Island in New Zealand. The film examines the tragedy that resulted in 22 deaths, focusing on the resilience of humanity and the actions of ordinary people during the crisis. The narrative is built around testimonies from rescuers and survivors, supported by footage of the eruption.

Directed by Rory Kennedy, this project followed his 2022 film Downfall: The Case Against Boeing. The screenplay was written by Mark Bailey and Dallas Brennan Rexer, with production handled by Imagine Entertainment, Appian Way, Imagine Documentaries, and Moxie Films. The film has a runtime of 97 minutes and is a co-production between New Zealand and the United States.

Audience reception has been generally positive. On IMDb, the film holds a rating of 7.4/10 based on 9,500 votes. On TMDB, it has a rating of 7.2/10 from 182 votes.