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The Descent

Scream your last breath.

7.0(4,404)20051h 40m
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The Descent is streaming on fuboTV, Philo, BFI Player Amazon Channel and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

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Director
Neil Marshall
Release date
2005-07-08
Runtime
1h 40m
Language
English
Box office
$57,130,027
Budget
$3,500,000
Status
Released
Country
United Kingdom
Studio
Celador Films
Part of
The Descent Collection

The Descent — trailer

About The Descent

The Descent is a 2005 movie in the Adventure and Horror genres, directed by Neil Marshall, starring Shauna Macdonald, Natalie Mendoza and Alex Reid. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 4,404 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Descent in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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 creatures. With rising tension and dwindling trust, the women must fight to survive against both the predators and each other.

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Themes & keywords

panicdarknessmutantexpeditioncaveclaustrophobiatraumagorefemale friendshipropeclimbingappalachiafriendsfemale protagonistbest friend

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Descent in United States?+

In United States, you can stream The Descent on fuboTV, Philo, BFI Player Amazon Channel and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.

Is The Descent on Netflix?+

The Descent is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on fuboTV, Philo, BFI Player Amazon Channel and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel.

How long is The Descent?+

The Descent has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

Who stars in The Descent?+

The Descent stars Shauna Macdonald, Natalie Mendoza, Alex Reid, MyAnna Buring and Saskia Mulder.

When did The Descent come out?+

The Descent is a 2005 movie directed by Neil Marshall.

What genre is The Descent?+

The Descent is Adventure and Horror film.

Who directed The Descent?+

The Descent was directed by Neil Marshall.

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