The Cave

1973·Movie
9min
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic308.0Rotten Tomatoes––

Where to watch

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About

Carried by a rich narration from Orson Welles, this rarely seen 1973 animated adaptation of Plato’s 'allegory of the cave' populates the tale with haunting human figures, bringing retro-surreal life to the parable.
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Crew

Directed by:
Sam Weiss
Written by:
Plato
Produced by:
C.B. Wismar, Nick Bosustow
Composed by:
Larry Wolff

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Cave

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Is The Cave worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 7.4 and Metacritic 30). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Cave?

0 h 9 min

The Cave runs 0 h 9 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Cave?

Critics30
Audiences77

Not quite. Audiences rate The Cave higher (77) than critics (30). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is The Cave in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

What tropes does The Cave use?

Action GirlArtistic License – ChemistryFace–Monster TurnBlack Dude Dies FirstDue to the DeadDwindling PartyHeroic SacrificeCreepy MonotoneLeg FocusTwist EndingTwo Girls to a TeamSmall Name, Big Egoand 29 more

TV Tropes lists 41 storytelling tropes for The Cave, including Action Girl, Artistic License – Chemistry, Face–Monster Turn.

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