The Cave

2005·Movie
1h 37min·PG-13
IMDb5.2Metacritic305.2Rotten Tomatoes13%28%

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The Cave fingerprint

High energy, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis4
  • Wonder3
  • Pathos2

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Kept in the background

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability5
  • Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Intrigue7
  • Acting6

Style

Standout editing and sound design

  • Editing8
  • Sound Centrality8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

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About

There are places man was never meant to go.

After a group of biologists discovers a huge network of unexplored caves in Romania and, believing it to be an undisturbed eco-system that has produced a new species, they hire the best American team of underwater cave explorers in the world. While exploring deeper into the underwater caves, a rockslide blocks their exit, and they soon discover a larger carnivorous creature has added them to its food chain.
Creature FeatureSurvival HorrorClaustrophobic ThrillerUnderwater ExplorationMonster MovieAction-PackedSuspensefulDark AtmosphereGore

Crew

Directed by:
Bruce Hunt, Ingrid Cristea, Oana Ene
Written by:
Tegan West, Michael Steinberg, Monica Sandstede
Produced by:
Richard S. Wright, Deborah Aquila, Jennifer L. Smith
Composed by:
Dane A. Davis, Johnny Klimek, Jacob Riehle

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about The Cave

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Where can I stream The Cave legally?

fuboTVPhiloTubi TV

The Cave is included with a subscription to fuboTV and Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Cave worth watching?

34
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 34/100 (IMDb 5.2, Rotten Tomatoes 13%, and Metacritic 30). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Cave rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Cave?

1 h 37 min

The Cave runs 1 h 37 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Cave?

Critics22
Audiences44

Not quite. Audiences rate The Cave higher (44) than critics (22). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Cave a box office hit?

Budget$30 million
Box office$33 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $30 million to make and earned $33 million worldwide, 1.1 times its budget.

What language is The Cave in?

EnglishRomanian

It was made in English, with some Romanian. Produced in Germany, United States, Denmark, Romania.

In how many countries can I watch The Cave?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Cave in 47 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Cave use?

Action GirlArtistic License – ChemistryDowner EndingImplied Love InterestWhen She SmilesCruel and Unusual DeathTomboy with a Girly StreakImprobable AgeScary ScorpionsFace–Monster TurnCovers Always LieRodents of Unusual Sizeand 29 more

TV Tropes lists 41 storytelling tropes for The Cave, including Action Girl, Artistic License – Chemistry, Downer Ending.

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