The Vortex (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2012, The Vortex is an action, comedy, adventure and science fiction film directed by Peter Paul Basler, running about 96 minutes. “Some Dimensions Should Remain Locked” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a convoy of American soldiers disappears in the Mideast, a Special OPS team is deployed on a search and rescue mission. When they arrive they encounter monstrous over-sized scorpions, spiders and snakes that were created when a former government scientist opened a vortex into another dimension. Now, the team must figure out a way to close the wormhole - but can they close it in time?
Who’s in it. The Vortex stars Jack Plotnick as Dr. William Marx, Sarah Lieving as Catherine Deckert, Ted Jonas as Lt. Raiger and Camden Toy as Sydney Gerber, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Vortex has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Vortex page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Vortex 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 The Vortex (2012)?
- In US, The Vortex is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Vortex worth watching?
- The Vortex holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Vortex?
- The Vortex stars Jack Plotnick, Sarah Lieving, Ted Jonas, Camden Toy and Devon Ogden.
- When was The Vortex released?
- The Vortex was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.