Sanctum Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

The Only Way Out Is Down

Last modified: Feb. 14, 2012

Sanctum

Release Date: Friday, February 4, 2011 Theaters

Follows a team of underwater cave divers on a treacherous expedition to the largest, most beautiful and least accessible cave system on Earth.

Director: Alister Grierson

Starring: Richard Roxburgh • Rhys Wakefield • Alice Parkinson • Dan Wyllie • Christopher Baker

R Adventure 1 hr, 43 m

3.86 / 5.0

74% WILL SEE 26% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Master diver Frank McGuire (Richard Roxburgh) has explored the South Pacific's Esa-ala Caves for months. But when his exit is cut off in a flash flood, Frank's team—including 17-year-old son Josh (Rhys Wakefield) and financier Carl Hurley (Ioan Gruffudd)—are forced to radically alter plans. With dwindling supplies, the crew must navigate an underwater labyrinth to make it out.

Adventure Drama 3D Shot-In-3D Epic

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Who stars in Sanctum – Cast List

R
Richard Roxburgh
... Frank McGuire

Eden, Hacksaw Ridge
R
Rhys Wakefield
... Josh McGuire

The Purge, Nobody Walks
A
Alice Parkinson
... Victoria

The Secret Kingdom
D
Dan Wyllie
... George

The Hunter
C
Christopher Baker
... J.D.

The Condemned
I
Ioan Gruffudd
Bad Boys: Ride or Die, Ava

Who is making Sanctum – Crew List

A look at Sanctum behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Alister Grierson last helmed Tiger. The film's writer James Cameron last penned Avatar: Fire and Ash and Avatar: The Way of Water 3D.

Director: Alister Grierson
Screenwriters: James Cameron
John Garvin
Producer: Andrew Wight

Studios: Rogue Pictures
Production Company: Earthship Productions
Relativity Studios
Wayfare Entertainment

Production – What we know about the Sanctum

Key Facts

Shot on location off the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia, Sanctum employs 3-D photography techniques Cameron developed to lens Avatar.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Nov 2010

Completed

Changed Sanctum movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Oct 2010

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Aug 2009

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for language, some violence and disturbing images
Runtime: 1 hr, 43 m
Tagline: The Only Way Out Is Down
Also known as: James Cameron's Sanctum
Language: English

Sanctum Trailers and Clips

Sanctum

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Sanctum Release Date: When was the film released?

Sanctum was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, February 4 , 2011. The film was released in approximately 2,789 theaters. There were four other movies released on the same date, including The Roommate, The Other Woman and Cold Weather.