Sanctum
The only way out is down.
2011 | 108m | English
Popularity: 6 (history)
| Director: | Alister Grierson |
|---|---|
| Writer: | John Garvin, Andrew Wight |
| Staring: |
| Master diver Frank McGuire 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 and financier Carl Hurley are forced to radically alter plans. With dwindling supplies, the crew must navigate an underwater labyrinth to make it out. | |
| Release Date: | Feb 03, 2011 |
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| Director: | Alister Grierson |
| Writer: | John Garvin, Andrew Wight |
| Genres: | Action, Thriller |
| Keywords | expedition, cave, based on true story, scuba diving, papua new guinea, hypothermia, cave diving, underwater cave, father son relationship |
| Production Companies | Universal Pictures, Lightstorm Entertainment, Wayfare Entertainment, Sanctum Australia, Relativity Media, FilmNation Entertainment, Great Wight Productions/ Osford Films |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $108,609,310
Budget: $30,000,000 |
| Updates |
Updated: Feb 01, 2025 Entered: Apr 13, 2024 |
![Sanctum [Trailer 1] [HD] 2011](/extra_thumbs/OBik92hLhAY.jpg)
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Richard Roxburgh | Frank |
| Ioan Gruffudd | Carl |
| Rhys Wakefield | Josh |
| Alice Parkinson | Victoria |
| Dan Wyllie | Crazy George |
| Christopher James Baker | J.D. |
| Nicole Downs | Liz |
| Allison Cratchley | Judes |
| Cramer Cain | Luko |
| Andrew Hansen | Dex |
| John Garvin | Jim Sergeant |
| Sean Dennehy | Chopper Pilot |
| Nea Diap | Kastom Shaman |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| John Garvin | Writer |
| Andrew Wight | Writer |
| Gregory Apps | Casting |
| Nicholas Tripodi | Animation |
| Mirela Rupic | Costume Design |
| David Booth | Visual Effects Supervisor |
| Adam Kuiper | Key Grip |
| Brian Pearce | Special Effects Supervisor |
| David Thomson | Rigging Grip |
| Laurie Meade | Digital Intermediate |
| Melinda Neoh | Construction Coordinator |
| Mandy Bradford | Rigging Grip |
| Peter Bushby | Gaffer |
| Peter Webb | Visual Effects Supervisor |
| Billy Harmer | Electrician |
| Julie Barton | Key Costumer |
| Paul Pirola | Supervising Sound Editor |
| Simon Christidis | Underwater Camera |
| Steve Burgess | Sound Effects Editor |
| Sam Davies | Electrician |
| Mark Bills | Lighting Technician |
| Dan Johnston | Foley |
| Wade Savage | First Assistant Director |
| Wizzy Molineaux | Makeup Artist, Hairstylist |
| Jack Moffatt | Electrician |
| Antoinette O'Neill | Script Supervisor |
| Cheryl Newton | Wigmaker |
| Damian Candusso | Sound Effects Editor |
| Mario Vaccaro | Foley |
| Rosslyn Abernethy | Production Manager |
| Jenny O'Connell | Art Direction |
| Jules O'Loughlin | Director of Photography |
| Shane Hall | Animation |
| Jasin Boland | Still Photographer |
| Vivienne MacGillicuddy | Makeup Designer, Hair Designer |
| Ben Joss | First Assistant Editor |
| Georgia Smith | Visual Effects Coordinator |
| Michael Davies | Costume Supervisor |
| Nic Smith | Digital Intermediate |
| Chuck Comisky | 3D Supervisor |
| Rachel McKellar-Harding | Digital Intermediate |
| Brendan Geaney | Sound Effects Editor |
| Greg Gilbert | Steadicam Operator |
| Jason Fernandez | Music Editor |
| Micha Temple | Underwater Gaffer |
| Jonathon Hannon | Set Dresser |
| Brett Manson | Digital Intermediate |
| Glenn Newnham | Sound Effects Editor |
| Emily Rogers Swanson | Music Editor |
| Joanne Thompson | Set Costumer |
| Peter Mills | Sound Effects Editor |
| Gail Kane | Makeup Artist |
| Ineke Majoor | Visual Effects Producer |
| Craig Beckett | Music Editor |
| James Harvey | Supervising Dialogue Editor |
| Kristine Versey | Makeup Artist |
| Simon Ross | Animation |
| Richard Harris | Underwater Camera |
| Alister Grierson | Director |
| Nicholas McCallum | Production Design |
| Chris Anderson | Stunt Coordinator |
| Kami Asgar | ADR Supervisor |
| Robert Mackenzie | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| James Cameron | Presenter |
| David Hirschfelder | Original Music Composer |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Michael Finley | Producer |
| Andrew Wight | Producer |
| James Cameron | Executive Producer |
| Organization | Category | Person |
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Popularity History
| Year | Month | Avg | Max | Min |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 38 | 48 | 29 |
| 2024 | 5 | 42 | 64 | 28 |
| 2024 | 6 | 28 | 45 | 19 |
| 2024 | 7 | 27 | 44 | 18 |
| 2024 | 8 | 26 | 42 | 16 |
| 2024 | 9 | 24 | 49 | 13 |
| 2024 | 10 | 23 | 49 | 15 |
| 2024 | 11 | 32 | 70 | 13 |
| 2024 | 12 | 31 | 65 | 19 |
| 2025 | 1 | 29 | 41 | 17 |
| 2025 | 2 | 18 | 30 | 4 |
| 2025 | 3 | 7 | 23 | 1 |
| 2025 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| 2025 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
| 2025 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
| 2025 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| 2025 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 2 |
Trending Position
| Year | Month | High | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 649 | 649 |
| Year | Month | High | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 177 | 541 |
A private place from which most people are excluded… Much was made during the publicity and promotion for Sanctum of James Cameron’s name being attached, understandably so. Sanctum is what it is, a glossy exercise in 3D film making, a disaster movie awash with clichés and contrivances, a picture ... that’s narrative drive comes from following a well worn formula in this particular sphere of genre film making. Is it fun? Thrilling? Oh absolutely! The effects work is super at times, the scenery equally so, whilst some of the set pieces are dynamite. If you can get past the cheese and cliché buffet bar then there’s a whole bunch of tasty treats to be sampled down in those dark and dingy cave formations… It’s directed by Alister Grierson but in truth this is a Cameron movie, and with that comes the fact that it’s the best and worst of Cameron. Take that as you will… 6.5/10