The Descent (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2005, The Descent is an adventure and horror film directed by Neil Marshall, running about 99 minutes. “Scream your last breath.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After a tragic accident, six friends reunite for a caving expedition. Their adventure soon goes horribly wrong when a collapse traps them deep underground and they find themselves pursued by bloodthirsty creatures. As their friendships deteriorate, they find themselves in a desperate struggle to survive the creatures and each other.
Who’s in it. The Descent stars Shauna Macdonald as Sarah Carter, Natalie Mendoza as Juno Kaplan, Alex Reid as Beth O'Brien and MyAnna Buring as Sam Vernet, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Descent has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $57.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, BFI Player Amazon Channel and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Descent page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Descent tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Descent (2005)?
- In US, The Descent is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and BFI Player Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Descent worth watching?
- The Descent holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Descent?
- The Descent stars Shauna Macdonald, Natalie Mendoza, Alex Reid, MyAnna Buring and Saskia Mulder.
- When was The Descent released?
- The Descent was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.