Rescued (2026)

Rescued (2026) is an American independent drama written, directed by, and starring D.J. Hale. It follows Tyler, a formerly successful businessman whose life collapses after gambling and alcohol addiction, leaving him homeless on the streets of Long Beach. After a stray Doberman saves Tyler from an attack and refuses to leave him, he names the dog Angel. Their bond becomes a lifeline: through Angel, Tyler meets dog groomer Scarlett and begins to accept help, reconnect with others, and confront the shame, grief, and trauma behind his isolation.