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Descent (2007): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Descent is a 2007 drama thriller directed by Talia Lugacy, starring Rosario Dawson. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes and earned $15,233 worldwide. Critics gave it 45 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.7/10.

IMDb rating
4.7/10
worldwide gross
$15.2K
Metascore
45
Descent (2007) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 41m (101 min)
Director
Talia Lugacy
Genres
Drama , Thriller
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Descent About?

The premise of Descent without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Seeking solace and healing, Dutch free diver Kiki Bosch undertakes a remarkable journey into the world's coldest waters without a wetsuit. This challenging dive represents a way for her to confront past traumas and inspire hope in others. Battling the extreme conditions and pushing her physical limits, she searches for redemption in the depths of the frozen sea, confronting her inner demons with each plunge.

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Cast & crew

Descent Cast

Rosario Dawson stars in Descent. Directed by Talia Lugacy.

Ratings

Descent Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Descent 45 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.7/10.

Plot

Descent Plot Summary

What happens in Descent from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Maya, Rosario Dawson, is an ambitious artist and a college senior whose winter semester marks a stark turning point. At a fraternity party, she meets Jared, a charismatic student whose smooth talk hides a pattern of manipulation. He sweeps her off her feet with eloquent compliments and careful charm, inviting her to dinner and then to his apartment under the guise of conversation. What begins as flirtation quickly darkens: after a moment of closeness, Maya asks him to stop, and Jared reveals his true self—verbal abuse gives way to a brutal assault that leaves her shaken and scarred.

Full summary

The whole story of Descent, scene by scene

Read the full summary
Box office

Descent Box Office

Descent grossed $15,233 worldwide.

2007 box office

Worldwide gross

$15.2K

US & Canada
$15.2K
Videos

Descent Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Descent.

Descent 2007 Trailer | Rosario Dawson | Chad Faust
Details

Descent Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Extrema - al limite della vendetta” and “Descenso”.

Also known as
  • Extrema - al limite della vendetta
  • Descenso
  • מהפך
  • 디센트

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FAQ

Descent FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Descent, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Descent?

Descent runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

When was Descent released?

Descent was released on August 10, 2007.

Who directed Descent?

Descent was directed by Talia Lugacy.

More films by Talia Lugacy

Who is in the cast of Descent?

Descent stars Rosario Dawson.

How much did Descent make at the box office?

Descent grossed $15,233 worldwide.

How is Descent rated?

Descent has 4.7/10 on IMDb and 45 on Metacritic.

Does Descent have a post-credit scene?

No. Descent has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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