Into the Abyss
“A gaze into the abyss of the human soul.”
We do not know when and how we will die. Death Row inmates do. Werner Herzog embarks on a dialogue with Death Row inmates, asks questions about life and death and looks deep into these individuals, their stories, their crimes.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, Pluto TV | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
About Into the Abyss
Into the Abyss is a 2011 English-language documentary and crime film directed by Werner Herzog. The cast is led by Werner Herzog, Jason Burkett, Richard Lopez. It has a runtime of 1h 45m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, Pluto TV.
Into the Abyss was produced by Creative Differences, Skellig Rock, and Werner Herzog Filmproduktion and made in United States of America and Germany. It was released on November 11, 2011, and carries a PG-13 certification.
- Director
- Werner Herzog
- Writers
- Werner Herzog
- Release date
- November 11, 2011
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America, Germany
- Production
- Creative Differences, Skellig Rock, Werner Herzog Filmproduktion
Into the Abyss cast & crew
Into the Abyss was directed by Werner Herzog and written by Werner Herzog.
The cast features Werner Herzog as Narrator (voice), Jason Burkett as Self - Convicted Murderer, Richard Lopez as Self - Death House Chaplin (as The Reverend Richard Lopez), Damon Hall as Self - Montgomery County Sheriff's Department, Lisa Stolter-Balloun as Self - Daughter and Sister to Victims, and Charles Richardson as Self - Older Brother of Jeremy.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Mark degli Antoni, cinematography is by Peter Zeitlinger, and it was produced by Werner Herzog and Erik Nelson.
Is Into the Abyss worth watching?
Into the Abyss holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 282 ratings, a solidly received documentary films.
At 1h 45m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy documentary and crime, Into the Abyss is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Into the Abyss
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Cast of Into the Abyss
Werner Herzog
Narrator (voice)
Jason Burkett
Self - Convicted Murderer
Richard Lopez
Self - Death House Chaplin (as The Reverend Richard Lopez)
Damon Hall
Self - Montgomery County Sheriff's Department
Lisa Stolter-Balloun
Self - Daughter and Sister to Victims
Charles Richardson
Self - Older Brother of Jeremy
Jared Talbert
Self - Citizen of Conroe Texas
Amanda West
Self - Former Bartender
Delbert Burkett
Self - Jason Burkett's Father
Melyssa Burkett
Self - Jason Burkett's Wife
Fred Allen
Self - Former Captain pf Death House Team
Michael Perry
Self - Death Row Inmate (as Michael James Perry)
Into the Abyss — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Into the Abyss in United States?
Into the Abyss is streaming on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, Pluto TV in United States.
▸Is Into the Abyss on Philo?
Yes — Into the Abyss is currently available on Philo in United States.
▸What language is Into the Abyss in?
Into the Abyss is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Into the Abyss?
Into the Abyss runs 1 hours 45 minutes (105 minutes).
▸What is Into the Abyss rated?
Into the Abyss is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 282 ratings.
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