Official movie poster for The Cave (2005), a action adventure film

The Cave(2005)

There are places man was never meant to go.

5.5(1,058)1h 37m2005-08-26
ActionAdventureHorrorThriller

The Cave Synopsis

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.

The Cave (2005) is a action, adventure, horror and thriller film directed by Bruce Hunt, released on August 26, 2005 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Cole Hauser, Lena Headey, Morris Chestnut and Eddie Cibrian. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 1,058 ratings.

Director:
Bruce Hunt
Writers:
Tegan West, Michael Steinberg, Monica Sandstede
Producers:
Tom Rosenberg, Gary Lucchesi, Andrew Mason
Cinematographer:
Ross Emery
Composer:
Reinhold Heil
Production:
City Productions, Cineblue Internationale Filmproduktionsgesellschaft, Lakeshore Entertainment, Screen Gems, Cinerenta
Budget:
$30,000,000
Revenue:
$33,296,457
Status:
Released

The Cave (2005) Trailer

Watch the official trailer for The Cave before you stream it.

The Cave Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 1,058 ratings.

furious_iz

5/10

Predictable B movie creature feature that doesn't get past budget restraints, a weak script and a lack of adequate direction. A bunch of divers and scientists try to map an undiscovered underwater cave in Romania, for reasons I have now forgotten, and get more than they bargained for when they encounter a new species of creatures dwelling within. The premise is well worn, but that doesn't mean it has nothing to…

Reviewed on January 29, 2018

daniel_carr

2/10

Boy did I get this one wrong! I was hoping to find the one about the people trapped in the cave that was on the news. So this was dissappointing. I love "sci-fi and fantasy" but even I couldn't take more than 10min of this, NEXT ...

Reviewed on December 14, 2025

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The Cave – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch The Cave online?

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The Cave (2005) is available to stream on fuboTV and Philo, 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 The Cave?

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The main cast of The Cave (2005) includes Cole Hauser, Lena Headey, Morris Chestnut, Eddie Cibrian and Piper Perabo. The film was directed by Bruce Hunt. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was The Cave released?

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The Cave was released on August 26, 2005 and runs for 1h 37m.

Is The Cave worth watching?

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The Cave (2005) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 1,058 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, adventure and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for The Cave?

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