Is The Descent scary?

MyCinema has not rated The Descent for scares yet. TMDB lists it as an adventure and horror film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch The Descent in the US?

The Descent streams on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, and 3 more, is free on Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, and 6 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is The Descent?

The Descent runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

Is The Descent suitable for kids?

The Descent is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB20051h 40mAdventure / Horror

The Descent

Name: The Descent
Genre: Adventure, Horror
Released: 2005-07-08
Duration: 100 min

Scream your last breath.

After a personal tragedy, Sarah joins her friends on a caving expedition in the Appalachian Mountains. But when a rockfall traps them deep underground, their adventure turns into a nightmare. As they search for a way out, the group discovers they are not alone—lurking in the darkness are savage, cave-dwelling creatures. With rising tension and dwindling trust, the women must fight to survive against both the predators and each other.

TMDB audience score

Based on 4,622 votes

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Availability in the US

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The Descent at a glance

Worked out from the film's TMDB record and its United States provider listings. These are facts about the data, not a review.

Runtime

Standard length · 1h 40m

At 1h 40m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Adventure · Horror

TMDB files it under adventure and horror.

US availability

6 subscriptions · 9 free · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 6 subscription services: Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, and 3 more. Free or ad-supported on Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, and 6 more. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

7.0 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 4,622 votes, a positive audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch The Descent tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 40m.
It is included with Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, and 3 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 4,622 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Descent

Is The Descent scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Descent for scares yet. TMDB lists it as an adventure and horror film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch The Descent in the US?: The Descent streams on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, and 3 more, is free on Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, and 6 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Descent?: The Descent runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
Is The Descent suitable for kids?: The Descent is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.