Ron Howard: 'Thirteen Lives' and 'We Feed People' Both Focus On Volunteerism

Ron Howard points out that his two most recent films, 'Thirteen Lives' and 'We Feed People,' both feature people selflessly volunteering to help others. 'Thirteen Lives' is in theaters now and coming to Prime Video this Friday! #Colbert #ThirteenLives #RonHoward
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[@marcydow9580]

What a night- Ron Howard and James Tayior!!!

[@kezzavt1]

These two men are on my top five people list to have over for dinner. May you both continue in good health, TREASURES to the human race. Thank you for all you do.

[@jeanneratterman]

Agree! 🥰👍👍

[@carolinehaf21]

Just watch this movie. If you think you know the story, you don't. There are so many unsung heroes and efforts that came together to help this rescue come to happen, including villagers (no spoilers but heart-warming and heartbreaking decisions!) no one would know about if it weren't for this movie. Dedicated to the 2 SEALS who died during the rescue effort as well. Truly a celebration of humanity and volunteering, its incredible!

[@ChrisW228]

While I agree 100%, I do wish more time was spent focusing on how important the coach was during their time in the cave. The boys repeatedly said that his encouragement, leading them in meditation, etc., is what kept them calm and going.

[@nsyued]

u should also watch netflix limited series version as it goes more into detail of the efforts by others while this one looks more from the uk divers eyes. both are mussstt watch!!

[@jeanneratterman]

Ron is steady. He is grounded. His “core” so strong and not talking pilates core. He has worked hard, thinks deeply, listens keenly, stayed true to who he knows himself to be, i feel. No wonder that his projects are so amazing and well received or that actors want to work with him. I celebrate him and the wonderful life he shares with us. Thank you, Ron Howard! 👏👏👏💓.

[@HerrCron]

idk, his pilates core is fuckin' rock solid too.

[@clifftoncrowder7775]

Wow...can you write my eulogy?....lol... hopefully...lol

[@jeanneratterman]

HerrCron and Clifton Crowder 😉😆👍

[@kwebst1]

OMG just watched 13 lives!! Amazing, Ron Howard is amazing. Wonderful story teller

[@joannejohnson7006]

Ron Howard 🫶🏼 A national treasure! 😊

[@user-ms3jz7ub7n]

Just watched this on Netflix...it was fantastic and truly nail-biting to the very last minute! Great to know the actual divers were advisors on the film.

[@MrJimmy1953]

One of the best directors, ever.

[@peggygallagher5802]

Wow! I lost a dear friend and his wife while cave diving. They weren't new to this adventure. They left behind 5 children. The honor and respect Ron Howard has for this factual event is truly inspirational. 💜

[@trishalamb138]

So sorry for your loss.

[@peggygallagher5802]

@@trishalamb138 Thank you for your gracious words 🙏

[@SarahKDB]

Oh my gosh I am so so sorry.

[@peggygallagher5802]

@@SarahKDB You are a truly beautiful individual ❤ thank you.

[@PuffKitty]

That's quite a journey of loss and suffering; I hope some measure of peace has been achieved by all parties concerned, esp by the elder parents and the children 🙏

[@sharonannrees2824]

The world held their collective breath as we learned of the plight and extraordinary rescue of those boys!

[@Lesterluwu]

Ron Howard, just a genuine human being. Reminds me of my brother in his speech and mannerisms. Always a pleasure.

[@FabledGentleman]

Last year, a documentary was made of this rescue. Called "The Rescue". It's one i highly recommend you see, especially if you find this whole event really interesting.

[@jomontanee]

A lot of praises and recommendations on the RESCUE!!

[@lilafrench]

THE RESCUE was incredible. Done by National Geographic w/ interviews w/ the divers, 3D maps of the caves, and footage from the event (as well as seamlessly-integrated re-enactment footage).

[@JK_Clark]

Nice, wholesome interview and films! Love Ron Howard.

[@peggyolson6511]

Ron still seems as sweet as he was as little Opie. Guess he was just born that way.

[@Ryanscoolness]

Mostly learned behavior from an incredibly decent era.

[@maryroberts589]

He probably had great parents too. 😉

[@CogensFamilyTV]

@@Ryanscoolness and extremely grounded parents of Rance and Jean

[@cynthiamclellan6745]

@@CogensFamilyTV true, but what happened to Clint?😂

[@CogensFamilyTV]

@@cynthiamclellan6745 lol...I gotta admire Clint's choice in extravagant suits during one of their interviews about their book. Well, he also got arrested and escaped, and is a great tipper (or so it is told by the news!).

[@juliasmithe]

I’ll see anything Ron Howard creates…so great!

[@juliet8678]

I love "Thirteen Lives" so much, I've already watched it 3x! Such a dramatic, riveting, and heartfelt depiction. Beautiful photography of Thailand countryside, and the entire cast was phenomenal, from the locals and boys on up to the stars like Viggo Mortensen and Colin Farrell. I loved it, loved it, loved it! Thank you Ron Howard! 🙏❤️❤️❤️

[@chickendinner5572]

How do you watch a movie 3x back to back lol

[@KISSARRAH]

I’ve never heard anyone introduce their daughter’s significant other as “the love of her life”. I think that’s really sweet. Ron Howard must be such a romantic!

[@paulafigueroa1573]

I think it is private, he shouldn’t have share his daughter mind like that.

[@globalwarmhugs7741]

@@paulafigueroa1573 um... So she didn't marry the love of her life?

[@eugenepryor6746]

I have. It's pretty common for a father to say that in kind.

[@globalwarmhugs7741]

@@eugenepryor6746 agreed!

[@larrytanksley7094]

@@paulafigueroa1573 I think you're right.

[@catalinacurio]

Kind sensitive soul. 😊🌸

[@nancilane5069]

Ron Howard is one of the best people on the planet. He's for sure a National Treasure!

[@jrzygurl]

Tom hanks as well!!

[@mariekastler5391]

Man, just the clip got me anxious! Those people are HEROS!

[@tom4150]

And that's the tip of the iceberg what they had to do. It's a mind trip. Great watch if you have Amazon prime

[@84zero00]

I watched Thirteen lives. As a Thai, Ron Howard did a marvelous job capturing details about Thais. Before the movie started, I told my husband if the characters start speaking the central dialect, I would turn it off. Thai northerners have their own dialect. I, as. Bankokian, don't even understand them. I need to read captions. The bureaucracy of Thai government in the movie is also real.

[@BrianGriffinTH]

I hope the movie is dedicated to Petty Officer Beirut Pakbara, a Thai Navy Seal who died as a result of a blood infection he developed during the rescue. Everybody involved in this rescue were heroes and one gave his life so that others could live another day.

[@emilydavison2053]

A British cave diver first found the boys. Elon musk offered a small submarine to help rescue the boys. The diver said it wouldn't be any help. Elon Musk called him a 'pedo'

[@christineperez6846]

So beautifully put ! I hope so also, have a wonderful life 🥲😇🙂

[@tom4150]

It was dedicated to the two seals who died. They did mention the infection and his death

[@Kaizer177]

He was 👍

[@carolinehaf21]

He is mentioned at the end and the movie is dedicated to him and the SEAL diver who died during the setting up of the rescue. It is SO worth watching and honours many people during the effort including the villagers who allowed the water to be diverted onto their land to ruin their crop so the cave would stop being flooded as much as possible... it is tense and emotional but honours all the volunteers and people who came together who we never would have known about. Brave and amazing every one of them. My heart was full and eyes welled up so many times!

[@gilenasimons7081]

No heroes without challenge. And tragedy makes for excellent experience volunteering. Looking forward to seeing this film. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👍🏼

[@tom4150]

The movie blew my mind

[@gailkemp2757]

He was obviously raised right.

[@deezhole]

I love Ron Howard, and his brother Clint too. The Howard’s have been entertaining the world as long as I can remember.

[@yznalnoing1]

I just finished watching this. It is SO STRESSFUL, but SO GOOD! It was done exceptionally well. You can just FEEL the stress, worry, frustration, etc. that those people must have experienced. Such a relief at the end. Made me cry for the two Thai men who lost their lives. Amazing how so many people came together to rescue the boys. So wonderful to see people who care about the lives of those they don’t know.

[@conniefowers4283]

I loved this movie! It’s airing on Prime! It’s so worth the watch!

[@iris-2021]

Ron Howard seems like a really nice guy.

[@tanyanguyen3704]

I love that he loves that james taylor sang him in.

[@Gospel.Songs.42]

The movie is extraordinary.

[@j.dunlop8295]

A child actor made good! He said because of the patience of the crew on Andy Griffin show, adults taking time to help a intellegent child to understand the show making process!

[@peforster6725]

If you want to feel better about life, get out & give to others. The boost of happiness it gives YOU is more than what you did for them.

[@1SaG]

Even if he hadn't done other movies that I thoroughly enjoyed - Apollo 13 alone is reason enough for me to have Ron Howard on my favorite directors list.

[@ThePixelExpedition]

Apollo 13 is up there as one of my favorite movies and Ron Howard earns a favorite director spot on my list, too.

[@markcunneen5167]

I will only remember you as 'Richie The C' and all the great memories Happy Days gave us, and the moral guidance that you portrayed to make our lives better... thank you so much for taking the troubled 'Fonzie' under your wing!

[@deniseg812]

Opie.

[@Lilactime402]

@@deniseg812 He'll always be Opie to me.

[@villanessa]

Everytime I hear Viggo I have to say out loud: "It is Viggo!!" 😆 #ghostbusterstwo

[@bobbifreedman2435]

I adore Ron. Thank you.

[@nelsonchisha3113]

I love this man. Such a great Film director.

[@cal2780]

To know that there are people like Ron Howard, Stephen Colbert, Chef Andres, James Taylor (whose Mother, Trudi, was phenomenal in her political beliefs), Ken Burns and Adam Kinzinger, gives me a bit of balm for my soul. So much better to hear/see these men than the reprehensible posers, masquerading as Republicans.

[@MrKillerRC]

What does any of that have to do with the movie or the divers or the 13 people? Stop politicizing things that aren’t political.

[@hmq9052]

He looks like an older version of that guy from Happy Days. Weird.

[@TheWoodsugar]

I wish Ron Howard would take on a movie about The Endurance. Ernest Shackleton' famous journey.

[@giselahoelzl5198]

What a great idea. Book is fabulous and a movie with Ron Howard as director would be something else!

[@jenniferroberson9701]

I watched this film last night. SUPERB! The first dive as Viggo and Colin are looking for the boys--or bodies--was harrowing.

[@tom4150]

Typical Viggo. Hearing the behind the scenes details makes the movie even better. The movie is awesome. Very well done. And a lot of information I had no idea about. I don't want to spoil anything but it's a MUST WATCH

[@JulesMadisonArtByDesign]

Oh my goodness. Ron Howard is probably the most incredible guests you have ever had.

[@MrKillerRC]

Ron Howard did an amazing job with 13 lives. So well done.

[@joanhoffman3702]

I meet Ron Howard in 1995 when he was filming “Ransom” at the Kaufman-Astoria Studio in Queens. I was working at a large bookstore in Manhattan, and a manager asked me to help this customer. Out from behind the shelves stepped Ron and his son, Reed, who looked just like his dad as Opie. We had a pleasant conversation as I helped him and his son shop for books. He was/is a good man, a good father, and a decent human being. Years later, I was working in another store in another city, and one of my coworkers was married to Chip Speegle, one of Ron’s cousins. Small world.

[@TheTennisFanatic]

I won't be seeing this film. The hero's that saved the brave boys lives are incredible. This event had me worrying about the boys and their rescuers, every minute until they were safe.

[@kurtsiecolferites2160]

Blown away by this film and this incredibly inspiring true story. Ron Howard, thank you for the dedication you put into making this movie. It really payed off!

[@deannedflrocks5337]

It's Opie I mean Ritchie.

[@clifftoncrowder7775]

It's so refreshing to step away from the chaos and impending doom to realize little Opie Cunningham is still doing well... gonna try to cherish this moment

[@rudylopez692]

Actually, he was Richie Or Richard Cunningham from Happy Days and Opie Taylor from Mayberry RFD.

[@Millsiac]

For anyone that hasn't seen the documentary about the Thai cave rescue story (I believe it's called The Rescue), I highly recommend it. It's incredible.

[@TooLittleInfo]

Oof. Even as a scuba diver, watching that clip was terrifying. If the actors had no prior diving experience that is just an awesome level of dedication to the craft. I think almost every diver has had moments of panic and it can happen even in good diving conditions

[@terryatpi]

A pleasure to share my time on earth with such a man.

[@jimvo]

Saw the movie last night. Liked it very much.

[@9catlover]

This was an amazing movie. loved it. lots of wet faces on my family members

[@j_as_in_j]

Gray hair aside, does Ronny Howard ever age?

[@cc1k435]

No hair on top, but youthful voice.

[@terryg4415]

As much as I love his movies, it was hard enough to watch the images of the cave rescue when it happened, there is no way that watching it would not trigger my claustrophobia.

[@carolinehaf21]

I'm claustraphobic too so I understand but honestly perhaps look away during those moments as it's filled with many others that are worth seeing about how this rescue attempt came to be and how many people brought their expertise and how it almost didn't happen... it's like movies about the moon landing in that way. Celebrating a moment humanity came together for one cause. Very beautiful and uplifting to honor the volunteers including many villagers we would never know if it wasn't for this movie.

[@larushka1]

I just fast forwarded through the claustrophobic moments. And kept telling myself it was just a ‘set’. And knowing they all got out alive helped.

[@just_kos99]

He's a family favorite 'cause he and my oldest brother were born the exact same day!

[@margaritaramos7643]

I wish the interview was longer. And I love coningham.💕😊

[@suteera]

It is beyond my imagination how the boys were saved. Incredible!!! Brilliant!!! . Watching this movie makes me understand a whole lot more. Just speechless. I am Thai and I was following the news in 2018 all day long. However, the movie is giving me chills.. Superb. Ron ...

[@clearfield2009]

Ron Howard such a sweetheart. still Opie to me. xxoox

[@davidbryden7904]

Little " Richie Cunningham " has aged well! Still kinda sweet and innocent! 🙂👍👽💚🌲✌️☮️

[@brandonlongbottom5747]

Thirteen lives is incredible

[@_i_am_unceded]

TWO AMERICAN TREASURES. RON HOWARD & STEVEN COLBERT

[@paulgillingwater8609]

Great film stayed very true to the actual facts Mr Howard and everyone involved did a great job 👍

[@JeremyPickett]

That clip was TERRIFYING. Also, I've officiated a wedding as well, and I secretly cried :D Those two that I married are some of the nicest people on earth.

[@Justusson]

Can one do that secretly? 😅 I get it though, I would probably only be able to wed people that I like _mildly,.._

[@JeremyPickett]

@@Justusson it was one of those. My allergies are a ting up, I'll be back in five minutes to finish the paperwork :D. You can blame anything on pollen and allergies.

[@Justusson]

@@JeremyPickett 😂 I’m not sure I would have bought it, but it is a legit excuse that probably is accepted socially worldwide,.. ☺️ 👍

[@JeremyPickett]

@@Justusson oh, I'm sure no one bought my excuse. All my friends know I'm just a big ol softy. And officiating for two friends of 20 years... I simply *tried* not to embarrass myself :D They have a wonderful family, and I've been friends with the brides brother since sixth grade. It was pretty magical.

[@jessewhite992]

Excellent movie

[@markroffe3967]

JT and Ron Howard. Major cool y'all.

[@NewMessage]

Well now I expect a scene where Viggo adjusts his regulator, tightens his his flippers, and turns to the camera for a moment... quietly saying "For Frodo...." before jumping into the water.

[@kelly2fly]

lmao probably Colbert as well

[@geomantilla]

Wonderful men.

[@1991jdclark]

Such a great guy. Thirteen Lives is gripping. The way the true risk is played out in such a subtle way. Ron is always such a brilliant storyteller. The actor's commitment to authenticity showed.

[@captaind6178]

Ron Howard is indeed a genuinely nice human being. I am old enough to remember him as a child actor. He learned, and became skilled in his craft. Also? Never forget how he poked fun, tongue in cheek, in an episode arc of "Arrested Development". Brilliant.

[@MRAustismCFEpilepsy]

Omg watching his latest on Prime…13 Lives…great movie, stirs up emotions….

[@Blueberrysky]

WOW, The story about the same shirt, that was new for me to hear about it. The fellowships to rescue twelve kids and one coach out of the flooding cave.

[@ELGee1]

Happy days

[@brianbrewster6532]

Ron Howard must surely be channeling God through his every pore. His soul is blindingly brilliant. I never met a man with more compassion than him. It takes a certain person to want to bring good stories to life like this. Mr. Howard sure came a long way from his Gomer Pyle U.S.M.C. & Mayberry R.F.D. days.

[@MrGeekFreek]

I'm still waiting for Ron Howard to make that movie about the killer robot driving instructor who travels back in time for some reason.

[@thomasmcginnis3783]

I'm sorry, but c'mon: *It's RON FUCKING HOWARD...* Jeez, what a treasure.

[@thomasmcginnis3783]

And for that matter, *OMG, CLINT, YOU'RE TERRIFIC, TOO!!*

[@wegert1]

Close your eyes and listen to Ron Howard talk. If you're the right age (I am :- ) he's Richie Cunningham.

[@ammaleslie509]

His voice has hardly changed since he was a teen...

[@kiriakiria9685]

🤔👏👏🏽👏🏾

[@Katelyn3666]

This sounds like an amazing story and an amazing movie-unfortunately due to my thalassaphobia(sp?) I'm not sure I'd be able to watch it but I'll give it a try in the future. He's a great director.

[@lynnturman8157]

If you haven't seen this movie yet, go see it. It will restore your faith in humanity.

[@michael-4k4000]

Colin and Vigo are the real heros!

[@Monika-mh2je]

I always love real,human stories, there's a lot of kind,humble heroes, whose saving or making life better . Thank you for all. Meanwhile actors whose playing "superheros ".......

[@ninalehman9054]

It’s Opie!!! 😁

[@insan3d]

I wish more people called out Elon Musk for his comments about one of the rescue divers. He called one of the heroes a p*do. This story is beatiful and shows how strong brave humans can be, with no gain other than doing the right thing. And while those people were risking their lives for those kids, Elon was on twitter saying that

[@yurielcundangan9090]

Respect to Bill Rusell As a Die Hard LAKER FAN we respect the legend, great rival, the Legend Bill

[@kkoebel55]

This has absolutely nothing to do with basketball

[@kenbrownfield6584]

Ron is awesome

[@bravosix8166]

I read about the rescue in detail many, many times in magazines, but watching it (amazon prime) being re enacted in detail still left me really nervous!!

[@YoGurl-oc2ho]

This movie needs more recognition. I wanna see more of colin and the other actors talk about their experience on set. This movie is PHENOMENAL I just love it. The fact that I don't see that much excitement around it when COLIN and VIGGO are starring in it? COME ONNN. Anyways, truly happy for the boys and hope they're all still doing great. Ron Howard has done it again!

[@guynorth3277]

Wow, just remembering this story makes me anxious, I don't do caves, particularly with water in them!

[@fredricclack7137]

Glad Some1 made This 🎥

[@donaldstewart9873]

👍👍

[@actownsend7288]

Stephen thank you for saying Frost/Nixon in your intro!!

[@woodwage7988]

For me, Ron Howard hasn't changed since Mayberry..he genuinely seems to be a good man...

[@gerrynightingale9045]

*I remember Musk calling Stanton a 'Pedo' because he told Musk "There's no way to use a sub in the system of tunnels' and Elon's fantasy wasn't reality*

[@TighelanderII]

Until then, my opinion of Musk was neutral, but after that it became, "He's a prick"

[@gerrynightingale9045]

@@TighelanderII *People that are 'convinced of the 'Rightness' of their every thought and opinion scare the sh!t outta' me* _______________ *Musk was told "Yes, there are 'eddy-pools' and 'back-washes' to start but the channels to reach them, if we can, are so narrow and tight we have to take our tanks off and pull them behind us!" and still it made no impression on him OR he just wanted his name attached to it as the 'billionaire hero genius savior' who 'saved the day for' lesser mortals than himself*

[@geoafe66]

I need to see this movie

[@chicowalker8603]

It may be a great movie, but the clip damn near gave me a panic attack! God speed Ron Howard, but I won't be able to watch that movie.

[@DerekHoscorner]

Stephen Colbert Ron Howard thirteen feed people both focus awesomeness job

[@democracy9617]

ผู้กำกับที่สุดยอดมาก เรื่องราวที่สุดระทึกใน ประเทศไทย​ของเรา

[@mikeberray1175]

Remember, this is really about a group of British divers that lost one of their own and yet still rescued all those children and their teacher. They are the true heroes

[@karensimon876]

Ron Howard is, 'Good People'.