Down (2001): cast, story & where to watch

2001 · Film · ★ 5.2

Down poster

Released in 2001, Down is an action, thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Dick Maas, running about 111 minutes. “YOUR NEXT STOP... IS HELL.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. After the elevators at a New York City skyscraper begin inexplicably malfunctioning, putting its passengers at risk, mechanic Mark Newman and reporter Jennifer Evans begin separate investigations. Newman gets resistance from superiors at his company, which manufactured the elevator, while additional elevator incidents cause several gruesome deaths. The police get involved and suspect that terrorists are responsible, but a far stranger explanation looms.

Who’s in it. Down stars James Marshall as Mark Newman, Naomi Watts as Jennifer Evans, Eric Thal as Jeffrey and Michael Ironside as Gunter Steinberg, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Down has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $163.2K at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Shudder and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Down page.

If you liked it. Fans of Down tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Down (2001)?
In US, Down is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Shudder and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Down worth watching?
Down holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Down?
Down stars James Marshall, Naomi Watts, Eric Thal, Michael Ironside and Edward Herrmann.
When was Down released?
Down was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.