Official movie poster for The Grave (1996), a crime thriller film

The Grave(1996)

Some secrets are better left buried.

5.3(20)1h 30m1996-01-18
CrimeThrillerHorror

The Grave Synopsis

Two prisoners escape with the help of their jailer to search for a treasure that is supposedly buried with a dead millionaire.

The Grave (1996) is a crime, thriller and horror film directed by Jonas Pate, released on January 18, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Craig Sheffer, Gabrielle Anwar, Josh Charles and Donal Logue. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 20 ratings.

Director:
Jonas Pate
Writers:
Jonas Pate, Michael Wexler, Josh Pate
Producers:
Peter Glatzer
Cinematographer:
Frank Prinzi
Composer:
Alex Wurman
Production:
The Kushner-Locke Company
Budget:
$4,000,000
Status:
Released

The Grave (1996) Trailer

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The Grave Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 20 ratings.

Wuchak

7/10

**_Craig Sheffer, Gabrielle Anwar and a hidden treasure in the sweltering rural South_** With a name like “The Grave,” I was thinking this might have a horror/supernatural bent, but the lighthearted ‘redneck’ music right out of the gate dismissed this assumption. The beginning is reminiscent of the first act of “Runaway Train,” just switching the locale from a remote prison in the Far North to one in the Deep…

Reviewed on June 6, 2026

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The Grave – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch The Grave online?

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The Grave (1996) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Screambox Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in The Grave?

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The main cast of The Grave (1996) includes Craig Sheffer, Gabrielle Anwar, Josh Charles, Donal Logue and Keith David. The film was directed by Jonas Pate. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was The Grave released?

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The Grave was released on January 18, 1996 and runs for 1h 30m.

Is The Grave worth watching?

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The Grave (1996) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 20 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, thriller and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for The Grave?

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Yes. The official The Grave trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.