Down(2001)
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Down Synopsis
After the elevators at a New York City skyscraper begin inexplicably malfunctioning, putting its passengers at risk, mechanic Mark Newman and reporter Jennifer Evans begin separate investigations. Newman gets resistance from superiors at his company, which manufactured the elevator, while additional elevator incidents cause several gruesome deaths. The police get involved and suspect that terrorists are responsible, but a far stranger explanation looms.
Down (2001) is a horror, mystery and thriller film directed by Dick Maas, released on September 6, 2001 with a runtime of 1h 51m. It stars James Marshall, Naomi Watts, Eric Thal and Michael Ironside. Viewers rate it 5.1 out of 10 across 200 ratings.
- Director:
- Dick Maas
- Writers:
- Dick Maas
- Producers:
- Dick Maas, Laurens Geels
- Cinematographer:
- Marc Felperlaan
- Composer:
- Paul M. van Brugge
- Production:
- First Floor Features
- Budget:
- $15,000,000
- Revenue:
- $535,658
- Status:
- Released
Down (2001) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Down before you stream it.
Down Cast & Crew
Main cast
James Marshall
as Mark Newman
Naomi Watts
as Jennifer Evans
Eric Thal
as Jeffrey
Michael Ironside
as Gunter Steinberg
Edward Herrmann
as Milligan
Dan Hedaya
as Lt. McBain
Ron Perlman
as Mitchell
Kathryn Meisle
as Mildred
David Gwillim
as Blind Man (Mr Faith)
Martin McDougall
as Security Guard Andy
John Cariani
as Security Guard Gary
Ike Barinholtz
as Niles Benson
Key crew
Directed by Dick Maas, written by Dick Maas, produced by Dick Maas and Laurens Geels.
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Down Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.1/10 from 200 ratings.
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Down – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Down online?
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Down (2001) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Shudder and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Down?
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The main cast of Down (2001) includes James Marshall, Naomi Watts, Eric Thal, Michael Ironside and Edward Herrmann. The film was directed by Dick Maas. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Down released?
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Down was released on September 6, 2001 and runs for 1h 51m.
Is Down worth watching?
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Down (2001) holds an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from 200 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror, mystery and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Down?
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Yes. The official Down trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.