The Pit (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2019, The Pit is a documentary film directed by Hristiana Raykova, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Revolves around a mineral water pool in director Hristiana Raykova’s hometown of Varna in Bulgaria. Situated right by the sea, this thermal pool is lovingly called “the pit” by local residents. Sitting in the hot water, they lean back up against the pool’s edge and philosophise about their lives. Here personal and political convictions collide, and tell of both social change and stagnation at the periphery of Europe.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Pit has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video 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 The Pit page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Pit (2019)?
- In US, The Pit is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video 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 The Pit worth watching?
- The Pit holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was The Pit released?
- The Pit was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.