The Cave (2005): cast, story & where to watch

2005 · Film · ★ 5.3

The Cave poster

Released in 2005, The Cave is an action, thriller, adventure and horror film directed by Bruce Hunt, running about 97 minutes. “There are places man was never meant to go.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. After a group of biologists discovers a huge network of unexplored caves in Romania and, believing it to be an undisturbed eco-system that has produced a new species, they hire the best American team of underwater cave explorers in the world. While exploring deeper into the underwater caves, a rockslide blocks their exit, and they soon discover a larger carnivorous creature has added them to its food chain.

Who’s in it. The Cave stars Cole Hauser as Jack McAllister, Eddie Cibrian as Tyler McAllister, Morris Chestnut as Top Buchanan and Lena Headey as Dr. Kathryn Jennings, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Cave has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $33.3M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and Philo 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 Cave page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Cave 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 Cave (2005)?
In US, The Cave is available to stream on fuboTV and Philo, 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 Cave worth watching?
The Cave holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, adventure and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Cave?
The Cave stars Cole Hauser, Eddie Cibrian, Morris Chestnut, Lena Headey and Piper Perabo.
When was The Cave released?
The Cave was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.