The Cave (2005): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Cave is a 2005 action horror film directed by Bruce Hunt, starring Cole Hauser, Piper Perabo and Morris Chestnut. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes and earned $33.3 million worldwide. Critics gave it 30 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- Bruce Hunt
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Screen Gems
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Cave About?
The premise of The Cave without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Deep within Romania's dense forest, a team of scientists discovers a hidden entrance to a vast underground labyrinth connected to a 13th-century abbey. Joining forces with local biologists and fearless American explorers, they venture into the uncharted ecosystem to uncover its ancient secrets. The explorers face perilous challenges as they navigate the dark and dangerous corners of this subterranean world, seeking to understand the mysteries that lie hidden below.
The Cave Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- underground creature
- cave
- monster
- diver
- romania
- parasite
- flare
- diving
- psychotronic film
- two word title
- violence
- open ended
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- woman in jeopardy
- grindhouse film
- sequel baiting
- final battle
- set up for unmade sequel
- death of a woman
- flying creature
- flying monster
- underground monster
- redneck
- c 4
- underwater
- boat
- ship
- underwater explosion
- cave diving
- carpathian mountains
- infected
- echolocation
- stalactite
- impaled by stalactite
- self sacrifice
- explosion
- rebreather
- video camera
- transformation
- tattoo
- survival
- sonar
- skull
- skeleton
- scorpion
- punched in the face
- mutation
- knife
- infection
- impalement
- gash in the face
The Cave Cast
Cole Hauser leads the cast, with Piper Perabo and Morris Chestnut. Directed by Bruce Hunt.
- Director Bruce Hunt
The Cave Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Cave 30 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.1/10.
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IMDb 5.1 /10
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Metacritic 30 Metascore
User score 5.3
See on Metacritic
The Cave Plot Summary
What happens in The Cave from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
During the Cold War, a crew of Soviet and British looters push into an abandoned 13th‑century abbey hidden in the Carpathian Mountains. They prepare a dynamite charge to break through the floor, but the ground Torah splits beneath them, dropping the group into a vast, unseen cave system. They press on in the dim corridors, hoping to find a way out, while eerie rattling sounds drift through the darkness.
Full summary
The whole story of The Cave, scene by scene
The Cave Box Office
The Cave grossed $33.3 million worldwide. $15 million came from the US and Canada and $18.3 million (55%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$33.3M
- US & Canada
- $15M
- International
- $18.3M
The Cave Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Cave.
How Well Do You Know The Cave?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is the profession of Dr. Nicolai in the film?
Cars in The Cave
5 cars on screen, including the 1968 Tatra 813 8x8 and the 1999 Dacia 1310.
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1968 Tatra 813 8x8 Important role -
1999 Dacia 1310 Minor role -
1995 Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse W140 Background role -
1984 Trabant 601 Background role
The Cave Also Known As
26 alternative titles, including “Il nascondiglio del diavolo” and “Prime Evil”.
- Also known as
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- Il nascondiglio del diavolo
- Prime Evil
- La Cueva
- Η Σπηλιά
- Ala
- Pećina straha
- Magara, hang cam
- La Crypte
- Пещера
- Il nascondiglio del diavolo - The cave
- A Caverna
- La caverna maldita
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- Jaskinia
- A barlang
- Jeskyně
- המערה
- Peștera
- Печера
- 魔窟
- Пещерата
- 케이브
- ถ้ำอสูรสังหาร
- Jaskyňa
- Špilja straha
- Hang Cấm
- 地獄の変異
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Movies Like The Cave
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Descent, Caved In: Prehistoric Terror and Cave of the Sharks.
The Cave FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Cave, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Cave?
The Cave runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was The Cave released?
The Cave was released on August 26, 2005.
Who directed The Cave?
The Cave was directed by Bruce Hunt.
Who is in the cast of The Cave?
The Cave stars Cole Hauser, Piper Perabo and Morris Chestnut.
How much did The Cave make at the box office?
The Cave grossed $33.3 million worldwide ($15 million domestic, $18.3 million international).
How is The Cave rated?
The Cave has 5.1/10 on IMDb and 30 on Metacritic.
Does The Cave have a post-credit scene?
No. The Cave has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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