Sanctum
“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.
Where to watch Sanctum in United States
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Apple TV Store
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Sanctum there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Sanctum streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Cinemas a la Demande |
| Spain | — | Rakuten TV |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha, TVING | wavve, Google Play Movies |
About Sanctum
Sanctum is a 2011 English-language action and thriller film directed by Alister Grierson. The cast is led by Richard Roxburgh, Ioan Gruffudd, Rhys Wakefield. It has a runtime of 1h 48m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 1200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Sanctum was produced by Universal Pictures, Relativity Media, and Wayfare Entertainment and made in United States of America and Australia. It was released on February 3, 2011, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $30 million, it went on to gross $109 million worldwide.
- Director
- Alister Grierson
- Writers
- Andrew Wight, John Garvin
- Release date
- February 3, 2011
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America, Australia
- Budget
- $30 million
- Box office
- $109 million
- Production
- Universal Pictures, Relativity Media, Wayfare Entertainment
Sanctum cast & crew
Sanctum was directed by Alister Grierson and written by Andrew Wight and John Garvin.
The cast features Richard Roxburgh as Frank, Ioan Gruffudd as Carl, Rhys Wakefield as Josh, Alice Parkinson as Victoria, Dan Wyllie as Crazy George, and Christopher James Baker as J.D..
Behind the camera, the score was composed by David Hirschfelder, cinematography is by Jules O'Loughlin, and it was produced by Michael Finley and Andrew Wight.
Is Sanctum worth watching?
Sanctum holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 1,167 ratings, a solidly received action films.
At 1h 48m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action and thriller, Sanctum is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Sanctum
Sanctum isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Sanctum
Richard Roxburgh
Frank
Ioan Gruffudd
Carl
Rhys Wakefield
Josh
Alice Parkinson
Victoria
Dan Wyllie
Crazy George
Christopher James Baker
J.D.
Nicole Downes
Liz
Allison Cratchley
Judes
Cramer Cain
Luko
Andrew Hansen
Dex
John Garvin
Jim Sergeant
Sean Dennehy
Chopper Pilot
Sanctum — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Sanctum in United States?
Sanctum is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Sanctum in?
Sanctum is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Sanctum?
Sanctum runs 1 hours 48 minutes (108 minutes).
▸What is Sanctum rated?
Sanctum is rated R. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 1,167 ratings.
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