How to watch Thirteen Lives in Australia


Thirteen Lives

The incredible true story of the 2018 Tham Luang cave rescue, which follows the tremendous global effort to rescue a junior football team and their coach, is adapted for film with Thirteen Lives. Award-winning director Ron Howard (A Beautiful Mind) takes the helm to bring the film into its most striking, intense and realistic retelling of the real-life story. Already generating Oscar buzz, it’s bolstered by the lead performances of Viggo Mortensen, Colin Farrell, and Joel Edgerton.

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Thirteen Lives movie preview

Thirteen Lives recounts the Thai cave rescue story, which roused intense worldwide public interest. In 2018, a Thai soccer team consisting of twelve boys aged 11-16 and their assistant coach explored the Tham Luang cave after a football practice session. They became trapped after an unforeseen rainstorm flooded the cave, making it impossible to get out. Stranded for days with no way out as the rainstorm and the rising waters forced them deeper into the cave, their only hope for survival was to be extracted from the outside. 

Shut in the cave for 18 days, the cave rescue effort expanded into a global operation (5000 people from 17 countries) as rescuers from around the world worked together to save them. More notably, a team of expert divers came together to help, risking their lives in the process. Playing a crucial role in the rescue were British divers John Volanthen (played by Colin Farrell) and Richard Stanton (played by Viggo Mortensen). With the entire world watching, rescuers engaged in the most challenging dive of their lives despite the impossibly high stakes. 

With the release date just around the corner, you can find out how to watch the new Ron Howard movie with the information below. 

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Thirteen Lives trailer

Check out the Thirteen Lives trailer below. 

When did the Thirteen Lives movie air?

After the Thirteen Lives movie release date was confirmed, it premiered in select cinemas last 29th July 2022. In Australia, it became available on streaming TV when it launched on Amazon Prime Video on 5th August 2022. 

MovieRunning TimeStreaming Service
Thirteen Lives2h 27mAmazon Prime Video

Which streaming services show Thirteen Lives

Movie fans in Australia can watch the new film on Amazon Prime Video. As an Amazon exclusive, it won’t be available anywhere else. 

Streaming ServicesThirteen Lives movie
Amazon Prime VideoYes
BINGENo
FoxtelNo
Foxtel NowNo
Disney PlusNo
Paramount PlusNo
NetflixNo
StanNo
Apple TV+No
Free to airNo

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How to watch Thirteen Lives in Australia? 

Thirteen Lives recounts the harrowing rescue of a Thai soccer team when an unexpected rainstorm trapped them in a cave. Despite the impossible odds, divers from around the world joined local authorities and the Thai Navy Seals to ensure their survival. 

As such, the movie not only retells the gripping events, but also portrays the tenacity of the human spirit. Already one of the best reviewed movies this year, Thirteen Lives streams on Amazon Prime Video starting 5th August. It won’t be available on free to air

Stream Thirteen Lives on Amazon Prime Video

Fortunately, Prime still offers a 30-day free trial, which is quite a generous entry point to check out Amazon. Once you have had your fill for a month, you can decide to renew or cancel your subscription.

In Australia, plans for Amazon Prime Video are available for as low as $6.99 per month. Plus it is a part of the larger Prime membership that includes shopping and other goodies. The annual plan works out to be cheaper with a $59 membership for 12 months.

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Thirteen Lives cast

The film features an ensemble cast that includes acclaimed actors Viggo Mortensen (Lord of the Rings, Captain Fantastic), Colin Farrell (The Lobster, The Batman), and Joel Edgerton (Loving, The King). Check out the complete Thirteen Lives cast below: 

  • Viggo Mortensen as Richard Stanton
  • Colin Farrell as John Volanthen
  • Joel Edgerton as Richard Harris
  • Tom Bateman as Chris Jewell
  • Sukollawat Kanarot as Saman Kunan
  • Thiraphat Sajakul as Anand
  • Sahajak Boonthanakit as Narongsak Osatanakorn
  • Vithaya Pansringarm as General Anupong Paochinda
  • Teeradon Supapunpinyo as Ekkaphon Chanthawong
  • Nophand Boonyai as Thanet Natisri
  • Paul Gleeson as Jason Mallinson
  • Lewis Fitz-Gerald as Vernon Unsworth
  • U Gambira as Kruba Boonchum

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Streaming devices for Prime Video

The following is a list of compatible internet-connected devices for which you can stream the movie on Amazon Prime Video at home or on the go.