The White Helmets (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2016, The White Helmets is a war and documentary film directed by Orlando von Einsiedel, running about 40 minutes. “To save a life is to save all of humanity” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. As daily airstrikes pound civilian targets in Syria, a group of indomitable first responders risk their lives to rescue victims from the rubble.
Who’s in it. The White Helmets stars Khalid Farah as Himself, Mohammed Farah as Himself, Abu Omar as Himself and Raed Saleh as Himself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The White Helmets has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The White Helmets page.
If you liked it. Fans of The White Helmets tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The White Helmets (2016)?
- In US, The White Helmets is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The White Helmets worth watching?
- The White Helmets holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The White Helmets?
- The White Helmets stars Khalid Farah, Mohammed Farah, Abu Omar and Raed Saleh.
- When was The White Helmets released?
- The White Helmets was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 40 minutes.