The Descent
“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.
Where to watch The Descent in United States
Can I watch The Descent in United States? Yes — you can stream The Descent in United States on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, BFI Player Amazon Channel, and Outside TV Features Amzon Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open The Descent there. Availability last verified on November 10, 2026.
Where is The Descent streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, BFI Player Amazon Channel, Outside TV Features Amzon Channel, Howdy Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, JioHotstar | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Now TV Cinema, BFI Player Apple TV Channel | Amazon Video, Sky Store, YouTube |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Crave, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
| Australia | Foxtel Now, Stan | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | Home of Horror, Home of Horror Amazon Channel, Bloody Movies Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, MagentaTV |
| France | Disney Plus, Sooner, Molotov TV, Insomnia Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Acontra Plus, Planet Horror Amazon Channel, Acontra Plus Amazon Channel | Acontra Plus |
| Brazil | Amazon Prime Video, MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| South Korea | wavve, TVING | wavve |
About The Descent
The Descent is a 2005 English-language adventure and horror film directed by Neil Marshall. The cast is led by Shauna Macdonald, Natalie Mendoza, Alex Reid. It has a runtime of 1h 40m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 4700 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, BFI Player Amazon Channel, Outside TV Features Amzon Channel.
The Descent was produced by Celador Films, Northmen Productions, and Pathe and made in United Kingdom. It was released on July 8, 2005, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $4 million, it went on to gross $57 million worldwide.
- Director
- Neil Marshall
- Writers
- Neil Marshall
- Release date
- July 8, 2005
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Budget
- $4 million
- Box office
- $57 million
- Production
- Celador Films, Northmen Productions, Pathe
The Descent cast & crew
The Descent was directed by Neil Marshall and written by Neil Marshall.
The cast features Shauna Macdonald as Sarah, Natalie Mendoza as Juno, Alex Reid as Beth, Saskia Mulder as Rebecca, MyAnna Buring as Sam, and Nora-Jane Noone as Holly.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by David Julyan, cinematography is by Sam McCurdy, and it was produced by Christian Colson and Paul Smith.
Is The Descent worth watching?
The Descent holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 4,668 ratings, a solidly received adventure films.
At 1h 40m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy adventure and horror, The Descent is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Descent
In United States, you can stream The Descent on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, BFI Player Amazon Channel, Outside TV Features Amzon Channel, Howdy Amazon Channel, and The Roku Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of The Descent
Shauna Macdonald
Sarah
Natalie Mendoza
Juno
Alex Reid
Beth
Saskia Mulder
Rebecca
MyAnna Buring
Sam
Nora-Jane Noone
Holly
Oliver Milburn
Paul
Molly Kayll
Jessica
Craig Conway
Crawler - Scar
Tristan Matthiae
Crawler
Leslie Simpson
Crawler
Mark Cronfield
Crawler
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The Descent — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Descent in United States?
The Descent is streaming on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, BFI Player Amazon Channel, Outside TV Features Amzon Channel, Howdy Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is The Descent on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel?
Yes — The Descent is currently available on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is The Descent in?
The Descent is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Descent?
The Descent runs 1 hours 40 minutes (100 minutes).
▸What is The Descent rated?
The Descent is rated R. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 4,668 ratings.
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