


The Descent at a glance
The Descent is a 2005 adventure and horror film, running 1h 40m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 18 in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel and Now TV Cinema.
Rated 18 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 2005-07-08
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Genres
- Adventure, Horror
- Director
- Neil Marshall
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 7.0 / 10 · 4,666 votes
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Availability
Where to watch in the United Kingdom
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Synopsis
Feature filmAfter a personal tragedy, Sarah joins her friends on a caving expedition in the Appalachian Mountains. But when a rockfall traps them deep underground, their adventure turns into a nightmare. As they search for a way out, the group discovers they are not alone—lurking in the darkness are savage, cave-dwelling creatures. With rising tension and dwindling trust, the women must fight to survive against both the predators and each other.
Cast
14 names
Shauna MacdonaldSarah
Natalie MendozaJuno
Alex ReidBeth
Saskia MulderRebecca
MyAnna BuringSam
Nora-Jane NooneHolly
Oliver MilburnPaul
Molly KayllJessica
Craig ConwayCrawler - Scar
Tristan MatthiaeCrawlerQuestions about The Descent
Quick answersWhere can I watch The Descent in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, The Descent is listed on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Now TV Cinema, BFI Player Apple TV Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, HBO Max. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is The Descent suitable for children?
The Descent is rated 18 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
Is The Descent on PelisPlus UK?
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What is The Descent about?
After a personal tragedy, Sarah joins her friends on a caving expedition in the Appalachian Mountains. But when a rockfall traps them deep underground, their adventure turns into a nightmare. As they search for a way out, the group discovers they are not alone—lurking in the darkness are savage, cave-dwelling…
How long is The Descent?
The Descent runs for 1h 40m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the The Descent trailer?
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