The Cave (2019): cast, story & where to watch

2019 · Film · ★ 7.3

The Cave poster

Released in 2019, The Cave is a documentary film directed by Feras Fayyad, running about 107 minutes. “Hope Shines in the Darkest Places” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Deep beneath the surface in the Syrian province of Ghouta, a group of female doctors have established an underground field hospital. Under the supervision of paediatrician Dr. Amani and her staff of doctors and nurses, hope is restored for some of the thousands of children and civilian victims of the ruthless Syrian civil war.

Who’s in it. The Cave stars Amani Ballour as Herself and Salim Namour as Himself.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Cave has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Cave page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Cave tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Cave (2019)?
In US, The Cave is available to stream on Hulu, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Cave worth watching?
The Cave holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The Cave?
The Cave stars Amani Ballour and Salim Namour.
When was The Cave released?
The Cave was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.