To save a life is to save all of humanity.
As daily airstrikes pound civilian targets in Syria, a group of indomitable first responders risk their lives to rescue victims from the rubble.
The White Helmets (2016) is a documentary and war film directed by Orlando von Einsiedel, released on September 16, 2016 with a runtime of 40m. It stars Khalid Farah, Mohammed Farah, Abu Omar and Raed Saleh. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 220 ratings.
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Directed by Orlando von Einsiedel, produced by Joanna Natasegara.
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 220 ratings.
You know that Churchillian quote about "never in the field of human conflict..."? Well I'm not so sure it couldn't be applied to these folks too. The "White Helmets" are a group of courageous volunteers who risk life and limb to try to assist those affected by the increasingly indiscriminate warfare going on in their Syrian homeland. Over the next half hour, or so, what we get is actually much more personal that I…
Reviewed on September 25, 2026
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The main cast of The White Helmets (2016) includes Khalid Farah, Mohammed Farah, Abu Omar and Raed Saleh. The film was directed by Orlando von Einsiedel. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The White Helmets was released on September 16, 2016 and runs for 40m.
The White Helmets (2016) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 220 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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