Rescue Dawn (2006) is a critically acclaimed war drama directed by Werner Herzog, based on the true survival story of U.S. Navy pilot Dieter Dengler. While the movie is highly rated for its realism, it is often difficult to find in on official international platforms. Roger Ebert Movie Summary & Critical Review Rescue Dawn (2006)

"Rescue Dawn" is a biographical war drama film based on the true story of Werner Herzog's friend, Dieter Dengler, who was a U.S. Navy pilot shot down in Laos during the Vietnam War. The film stars Christian Bale, Steve Zahn, and Tom Cruise.