Descent (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 2005, Descent is an adventure, science fiction and tv movie film directed by Terry Cunningham, running about 87 minutes. “When the world goes up in flames, they have nowhere to go but down.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When cracks in the Earth's crust large enough to swallow a city block appear, a team of scientists must go deep into the Earth to find a way to stop the destruction.
Who’s in it. Descent stars Luke Perry as Dr. Jake Rollins, Natalie Brown as Jen, Michael Dorn as General Fielding and Rick Roberts as Dr. Palmer Drake, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Descent has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Descent page.
If you liked it. Fans of 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 Descent (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Descent change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Descent worth watching?
- Descent holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure, science fiction and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Descent?
- Descent stars Luke Perry, Natalie Brown, Michael Dorn, Rick Roberts and Marie Ward.
- When was Descent released?
- Descent was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.