Ron Howard Breaks Down a Cave Diving Scene from ‘Thirteen Lives’ | Vanity Fair
Director Ron Howard breaks down a cave diving scene from new film ‘Thirteen Lives’ starring Colin Farrell, Viggo Mortensen and Joel Edgerton. From teaching the cast and crew to cave dive to Colin Farrell shooting his own scenes in tight underwater spaces, Howard breaks down the intricacies and difficulties of filming his new rescue mission thriller.
Ron Howard’s THIRTEEN LIVES tells the incredible true story of the harrowing rescue mission that saved the lives of twelve boys and their coach from entrapment in the Tham Luang cave, is streaming Globally on Prime Video!
Director: Ashley Hall
Director of Photography: Sam Chatterjee
Editor: Cory Stevens
Talent: Ron Howard
Producer: Adam Lance Garcia
Line Producer: Jen Santos
Associate Producer: Emebeit Beyene
Production Manager: Andressa Pelachi
Production Coordinators: Peter Brunette, Carol Wachockier
Casting Producer or Talent Booker: Tara Burke
Camera Operators: Shay Eberle-Gunst, Donavyn Suffel
Audio: Mike Faner
Production Assistants: Fernando Barajas, Eric Bittencourt
Post Production Supervisor: Marco Glinbizzi
Post Production Coordinator: Andrea Farr
Assistant Editor: Billy Ward
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@noelmulkey0
October 19, 2026 at 5:10 am
Aragorn ❤
@noelmulkey0
October 19, 2026 at 5:10 am
I watched the movie now I’m watching all the behind the scenes stuff ❤
@noelmulkey0
October 19, 2026 at 5:10 am
This movie was AMAZING
@user-od8zy3gu5n
October 19, 2026 at 5:10 am
Had no idea there was a movie about the 2018 cave event… saw last Sunday when I knew Aragon was in the movie. HAD TO WATCH
It’s alright. It’s kinda skipping a lot of details as well as make a 6hr swim transition so fast
@kyeheather444
October 19, 2026 at 5:10 am
Excellent movie. I want the Bluray. Stop this streaming only policy.
@tippedjungle
October 19, 2026 at 5:10 am
Rick stantons idea made the difference
@thedisabledwelshman9266
October 19, 2026 at 5:10 am
viggo mortensen nailed the english accent.
@WomanNextDoor
October 19, 2026 at 5:10 am
I think I held my breath for the entire movie. It was incredible that this wasn't a Hollywood created story but a Hollywood tribute to a true story. Ron Howard was the absolute best director for this job.
@stevenmarkhansen
October 19, 2026 at 5:10 am
beauti full❣
@englandsensation
October 19, 2026 at 5:10 am
Underrated movie.
@Immafuggin182
October 19, 2026 at 5:10 am
No one works harder than Viggo. He is so kind and generous with his time and truly believes in the characters he plays.
@xslonk
October 19, 2026 at 5:10 am
This movie is so underrated! I was expecting a fluffy story but it felt suspenseful, dangerous, and realistically procedural with the cave diving.
@lukemckenzie7200
October 19, 2026 at 5:10 am
This is a disgrace! The real movie which is documentary of the real divers / heroes is The Rescue
@SiddhiKreeda
October 19, 2026 at 5:10 am
You saved us all white savior.
@LilySugiarti-ny7sl
October 19, 2026 at 5:10 am
Menyelam di bak penampung air
@pauli4036
October 19, 2026 at 5:10 am
I appreciate R Howard and all others who made this film happen and kept it real. We see everyone's point of view and understood each challenge.
@kangjhha
October 19, 2026 at 5:10 am
so dirty on asian men🤦♂
@kangjhha
October 19, 2026 at 5:10 am
emasculation of asian men🤦♂
@thorstwistedbeard6314
October 19, 2026 at 5:10 am
Great movie.
@mynameisearl598
October 19, 2026 at 5:10 am
ron howard you definately had the worst movie of the thai cave rescue why didn't you use the real divers didn't wanna share the wealth 13 lives sucked
@helgageraldine513
October 19, 2026 at 5:10 am
The realism is amazing. It adds authenticity to the movie. Also, I'm not surprised that Viggo Mortensen asked to do all his diving scenes himself and not use a stunt double. The guy's a legend, so as Ron Howard.
@michaelkaicher9569
October 19, 2026 at 5:10 am
I was blown away by this movie and have already rewatched it several times. I'm shocked and disappointed that it didn't receive any Oscar nominations. All aspects of the movie (e.g. screenplay, directing, acting, cinematography, sound, music, set design) were so skillfully executed. Also, I love that it was Ron Howard making this film. Just like the emergency situation of Apollo 13, the subjects are subjected to the same constraint; the lack breathable atmosphere. I can't think of a filmmaker more suited to the story! Well done all!
@TheFireBurningWithin
October 19, 2026 at 5:10 am
This movie deserved awards it's a crime it didn't get the recognition it deserved
@bimalkumbhar12
October 19, 2026 at 5:10 am
One of the best movie I have ever seen and it's really a motivation for all of us…
@truhunk1
October 19, 2026 at 5:10 am
The sign of a good producer. Ron shares the praise.
@eph6640
October 19, 2026 at 5:10 am
Glad to see Ron Howard back at what he's best at, true- life inspired survival stories like Apollo 13 and Backdraft. I know Solo isn't many people's favorite, I thought it was OK, but it didn't really play to his strengths like Thirteen Lives did
@sueyuemonrisemonroe8341
October 19, 2026 at 5:10 am
I'm just finished watched the movie 3times already then keep on crying 😭 especially those divers found the boys and the coach..
@GasStationSushiiii
October 19, 2026 at 5:10 am
I just visited this cave, could only go in about 5% of the way to where the boys were. It was scary