Into the Abyss (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2011, Into the Abyss is a crime and documentary film directed by Werner Herzog, running about 105 minutes. “A gaze into the abyss of the human soul.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. We do not know when and how we will die. Death Row inmates do. Werner Herzog embarks on a dialogue with Death Row inmates, asks questions about life and death and looks deep into these individuals, their stories, their crimes.
Who’s in it. Into the Abyss stars Werner Herzog as Narrator (voice), Jason Burkett as Self, Michael Perry as Self and Jeremy Richardson as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Into the Abyss has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and AMC+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Into the Abyss page.
If you liked it. Fans of Into the Abyss tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Into the Abyss (2011)?
- In US, Into the Abyss is available to stream on Philo and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Into the Abyss worth watching?
- Into the Abyss holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Into the Abyss?
- Into the Abyss stars Werner Herzog, Jason Burkett, Michael Perry, Jeremy Richardson and Kristen Willis.
- When was Into the Abyss released?
- Into the Abyss was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.