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2011108 minAction, Thriller

Sanctum

Is Sanctum a Hit or Flop?

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Is Sanctum worth watching? With a rating of 6.038/10, this Action, Thriller film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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Sanctum Synopsis

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.

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Top Cast

Richard Roxburgh
Richard RoxburghFrank
Ioan Gruffudd
Ioan GruffuddCarl
Rhys Wakefield
Rhys WakefieldJosh
Alice Parkinson
Alice ParkinsonVictoria
Dan Wyllie
Dan WyllieCrazy George
Christopher James Baker
Christopher James BakerJ.D.
Nicole Downs
Nicole DownsLiz
Allison Cratchley
Allison CratchleyJudes
Cramer Cain
Cramer CainLuko
Andrew Hansen
Andrew HansenDex

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sanctum worth watching?

Sanctum has received mixed reviews with a 6.038/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Action, Thriller movies.

Is Sanctum hit or flop?

Sanctum has received average ratings (6.038/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is Sanctum?

Sanctum is a Action, Thriller movie that 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—inc...

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Critic Reviews

John ChardJun 4, 2014
★ 6.5

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