The Cave (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2019, The Cave is a drama and adventure film directed by Tom Waller, running about 103 minutes. “Based on the incredible true story that captivated the world.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a youth football team of 12 boys, aged 11-16, and their 25-year-old coach is trapped deep inside a cave in Northern Thailand, thousands of volunteers and soldiers from around the world unite in a race against time to find them.
Who’s in it. The Cave stars Jim Warny as Jim, Ron Smoorenburg as USAF Specialist, Thaweesak Thananan as Saman Gunan and James Edward Holley as USAF Major, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Cave has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. 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 Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Cave (2019)?
- In US, The Cave is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. 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 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Cave?
- The Cave stars Jim Warny, Ron Smoorenburg, Thaweesak Thananan, James Edward Holley and Kelly B. Jones.
- When was The Cave released?
- The Cave was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.