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The Descent

7.020051h 40m18MovieAdventureHorror

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…

DirectorNeil Marshall
WriterNeil Marshall
ProducersChristian Colson·Paul Smith

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Cast · Directed by Neil Marshall

SMShauna Macdonald
Shauna Macdonald
Sarah
NMNatalie Mendoza
Natalie Mendoza
Juno
ARAlex Reid
Alex Reid
Beth
SMSaskia Mulder
Saskia Mulder
Rebecca
MBMyAnna Buring
MyAnna Buring
Sam
NNNora-Jane Noone
Nora-Jane Noone
Holly
OMOliver Milburn
Oliver Milburn
Paul
MKMolly Kayll
Molly Kayll
Jessica
CCCraig Conway
Craig Conway
Crawler - Scar
TMTristan Matthiae
Tristan Matthiae
Crawler
LS
Leslie Simpson
Crawler
MC
Mark Cronfield
Crawler

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The Descent — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Descent?

The Descent is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max and Now TV Cinema in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Sky Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Descent on Netflix?

No, The Descent is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of November 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and HBO Max.

Is The Descent on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Descent is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom as of November 2026.

Where can I watch The Descent for free?

The Descent is available on Amazon Prime Video and HBO Max in United Kingdom, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is there a sequel to The Descent?

Yes — The Descent is followed by The Descent: Part 2 (2009) in the Descent Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Descent?

The Descent is the first film in the Descent Collection.

Is The Descent part of a trilogy?

No — The Descent is part of the Descent Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Descent Collection?

There are 2 films in the Descent Collection: The Descent (2005) and The Descent: Part 2 (2009).