‘Last Breath’ Brings Harrowing True-Life Diving Rescue to the Big Screen

The film dramatizes the miraculous 2012 North Sea survival story, blending intense underwater sequences with factual precision.

‘Last Breath’ is a dramatization of the 2012 North Sea diving accident in which saturation diver Chris Lemons was stranded 300 feet underwater with limited oxygen.
Directed by Alex Parkinson, the film adapts his 2019 documentary of the same name, focusing on the high-stakes rescue mission and the realities of saturation diving.
Finn Cole stars as Chris Lemons, with Woody Harrelson and Simu Liu playing his colleagues who risk their lives in the rescue effort.
Critics praise the film’s gripping underwater sequences and technical accuracy but note its limited character development and predictable narrative beats.
The 93-minute thriller, releasing in theaters on February 28, captures the tension of the real-life ordeal while showcasing the extreme risks of saturation diving.