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Sanctum (2011)

R · 2011-02-03 · 1h 48m · EN
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The only way out is down.

Master diver Frank McGuire has explored the South Pacific's Esa-ala Caves for months. But when his exit is cut off in a flash flood, Frank's team—including 17-year-old son Josh and financier Carl Hurley are forced to radically alter plans. With dwindling supplies, the crew must navigate an underwater labyrinth to make it out.

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Budget
$30M
Box office
$108.6M

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Richard RoxburghRichard RoxburghFrankIoan GruffuddIoan GruffuddCarlRhys WakefieldRhys WakefieldJoshAlice ParkinsonAlice ParkinsonVictoriaDan WyllieDan WyllieCrazy GeorgeChristopher James BakerChristopher James BakerJ.D.Nicole DownsNicole DownsLizAllison CratchleyAllison CratchleyJudesCramer CainCramer CainLukoAndrew HansenAndrew HansenDexJohn GarvinJohn GarvinJim SergeantSean DennehySean DennehyChopper Pilot

Keywords

Father son relationshipBased on a true storyExpeditionCaveScuba divingCave divingHypothermiaPapua new guineaUnderwater caveBased on true story

Movie DNA

Genre affinityAction · ThrillerTheme affinityFather Son Relationship · Based On A True Story · ExpeditionPacingActionDirector preference180392Actor preference18675 · 901 · 33829Country preferenceUs

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What is Sanctum about?

Master diver Frank McGuire has explored the South Pacific's Esa-ala Caves for months. But when his exit is cut off in a flash flood, Frank's team—including 17-year-old son Josh and financier Carl Hurley are forced to radically alter plans. With dwindling supplies, the crew must navigate an underwater labyrinth to make it out.

How long is Sanctum?

Sanctum has a runtime of 108 minutes.

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