Sanctum
“The only way out is down.”
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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Type: Trailer • Published 2010-10-28
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 4, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 17, 2011
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$30M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$108.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.62x
+$78.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alister Grierson
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrew Wight, John Garvin
- Original Score
- David Hirschfelder
- Original Title
- Sanctum
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Budget
- $30M
- Worldwide Gross
- $108.6M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Relativity Media, Wayfare Entertainment, Great Wight Productions/ Osford Films, Sanctum Australia, FilmNation Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alister Grierson
Andrew Wight, John Garvin
David Hirschfelder
Jules O'Loughlin
Michael Finley, Andrew Wight, James Cameron
Department Leadership Roster
Alister Grierson
Director
Andrew Wight
Writer
John Garvin
Writer
Michael Finley
Producer
Andrew Wight
Producer
Jules O'Loughlin
Director of Photography
Nicholas McCallum
Production Design
Mirela Rupic
Costume Design
Chris Anderson
Stunt Coordinator
David Hirschfelder
Original Music Composer
David Booth
Visual Effects Supervisor
Peter Webb
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sanctum
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sanctum about?
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.
Who directed Sanctum?
Sanctum was directed by Alister Grierson.
Who stars in Sanctum?
The principal cast of Sanctum includes Richard Roxburgh, Ioan Gruffudd, Rhys Wakefield, Alice Parkinson, Dan Wyllie.
When was Sanctum released and how long is it?
Sanctum was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
What was the box office and production budget of Sanctum?
Sanctum had a reported production budget of $30M and grossed $108.6M at the worldwide box office (3.62 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Sanctum?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sanctum was composed by David Hirschfelder.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sanctum?
Sanctum holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).