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Even the popcorn looked bored during Rescue Me.
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2004 · Drama
Rescue Me
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An absolute cinematic disaster.
The aftermath of 9/11 has left the firefighters of the NYFD traumatized, and no one more so than Tommy Gavin. Recently separated from his wife and their three kids, Tommy drifts between sorrow and anger as he tries to shake the recurring nightmares of his fallen comrades, especially his late cousin, Jimmy Keefe. Working alongside veterans like Lt. “Lou” Shea, Franco Rivera and Sean Garrity, and rookie Mike Lombardi, Tommy battles alcohol and drugs as he struggles to remain first and foremost a New York City firefighter.
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RELEASE DATE
2004
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GENRE
Drama
PLOT SUMMARY
The aftermath of 9/11 has left the firefighters of the NYFD traumatized, and no one more so than Tommy Gavin. Recently separated from his wife and their three kids, Tommy drifts between sorrow and anger as he tries to shake the recurring nightmares of his fallen comrades, especially his late cousin, Jimmy Keefe. Working alongside veterans like Lt. “Lou” Shea, Franco Rivera and Sean Garrity, and rookie Mike Lombardi, Tommy battles alcohol and drugs as he struggles to remain first and foremost a New York City firefighter.
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@CREDITS_FLEE2026-01-24 06:00 UTC
Rescue Me is a cinematic experience designed specifically for film students who want to feel superior at dinner parties.
@RATIO_RAT2026-01-26 23:00 UTC
If Rescue Me was a meal, it'd be unsalted rice with extra ego.
@REEL_DEAL2026-01-13 02:00 UTC
Two solid hours of characters staring intensely out of rain-slicked windows. Brilliant work, Rescue Me.
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Why is Rescue Me rated highly on Roasted Tomatoes?+
Rescue Me (2004) is praised with a low burn score on Roasted Tomatoes with a Burn Index of 24/100. The aftermath of 9/11 has left the firefighters of the NYFD traumatized, and no one more so than Tommy Gavin. Recently separated from his wife and their three kids, Tommy drifts between sorrow and anger as he tries to sh…
What streaming era or audience vibe does Rescue Me fit best?+
Rescue Me works best as a modern catalog staple for drama fans. With a Burn Index of 24/100, pair it with viewers who can handle that heat level.
Is Rescue Me worth watching according to Roasted Tomatoes?+
Rescue Me scores 24/100 Burn — Roasted Tomatoes recommends it as a confident watch.
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r/TrueFilm · u/PracticalFX_Stan🔥 2.5k points
Why does no one talk about how mid the writing in Rescue Me actually is?
Rewatched Rescue Me last night and noticed even more plot holes than the first time. The motivations don't track at all once you stop and think about act two.
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r/flicks · u/ThirdActTrouble🔥 2.0k points
[Spoilers] Can we discuss that absolutely baffling ending in Rescue Me?
Honestly, Rescue Me would be a tight 95-minute movie. Instead we got a bloated runtime padded with B-roll and lingering shots that add nothing.
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r/TrueFilm · u/PracticalFX_Stan🔥 4.5k points
Unpopular opinion: Rescue Me is the most overrated film of the decade
Everyone praising the Rescue Me performances must have watched a different cut. The lead is sleepwalking through this and the supporting cast can't save it.
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