Sanctum (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2011, Sanctum is an action and thriller film directed by Alister Grierson, running about 108 minutes. “The only way out is down.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Master diver Frank McGuire has explored the South Pacific's Esa-ala Caves for months. But when his exit is cut off in a flash flood, Frank's team—including 17-year-old son Josh and financier Carl Hurley are forced to radically alter plans. With dwindling supplies, the crew must navigate an underwater labyrinth to make it out.
Who’s in it. Sanctum stars Richard Roxburgh as Frank, Ioan Gruffudd as Carl, Rhys Wakefield as Josh and Alice Parkinson as Victoria, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Sanctum has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $108.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Sanctum page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sanctum 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 Sanctum (2011)?
- In US, Sanctum is available to 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 Sanctum worth watching?
- Sanctum holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sanctum?
- Sanctum stars Richard Roxburgh, Ioan Gruffudd, Rhys Wakefield, Alice Parkinson and Dan Wyllie.
- When was Sanctum released?
- Sanctum was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.