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Rescue Me (2004)

English · Drama · 60 min
★ 7.6 Moderate ratings 196 ratings
Released Jul 21, 2004
Page updated Oct 19, 2026
FilmyChill score
Must watch

Audiences and critics agree.

Audience★ 7.6 from 196 ratings on TMDB
Loved
CriticsFrom published reviews
Positive

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Rescue Me is streaming in the Philippines on Netflix.

What the audience says

Rescue Me is one of the better-rated English series out there. It holds a 7.6/10 on TMDB from 196 ratings, well above what most films manage. Episodes run about 60 minutes. In the Philippines you can stream it on Netflix.

Is it worth starting?

This is 7 seasons deep — English drama. There's a lot of it, which is either the appeal or the problem depending on your week.

Why
It rates 7.6/10 on 196 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
Skip if
you don't want to start something several seasons deep
Best for
A long run rather than a single sitting

Story

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.

Good to know

Runtime~60 min per episode
GenreDrama
LanguageEnglish
Best screenStream at home

Director

Peter Tolan

Cast

Denis Leary
Tommy Gavin
Adam Ferrara
Adam Ferrara
Chief 'Needles' Nelson
Andrea Roth
Andrea Roth
Janet Gavin
John Scurti
John Scurti
Kenneth 'Lou' Shea
Daniel Sunjata
Daniel Sunjata
Franco Rivera
Michael Lombardi
Michael Lombardi
Mike Silletti

Where to watch in the Philippines

Netflix

Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.

Availability as of Oct 12, 2026 — platforms may change over time.

More: Everything new on Netflix · All Netflix titles in the Philippines

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Frequently asked

Is Rescue Me worth watching?
FilmyChill Score: Must watch — Audiences and critics agree. It rates 7.6/10 on audience ratings. This is 7 seasons deep — English drama. There's a lot of it, which is either the appeal or the problem depending on your week.
Where can I watch Rescue Me?
You can stream Rescue Me in the Philippines on Netflix.
What language is Rescue Me in?
Rescue Me is an English series (Drama).
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