The Sanctuary (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 3.6
Released in 2009, The Sanctuary is an action film directed by Thanapon Maliwan, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1897, the “Poisoned Knife” clan broke into the royal palace of Thailand to steal the Royal Antiques which the King intended to give to America as a reward for its help in negotiations that avoided Thai territorial cuts. The clan succeeded in stealing the antiques, but the thieves didn’t escape with their lives. Before their deaths, they hid the antiques somewhere close to the palace. During his interrogation, the last bandit chose to end his life by Master Sawang’s sword and let the place where the Royal Antiques were hidden die with him.
Who’s in it. The Sanctuary stars Michael B. as Krit, Intira Jaroenpura as Praifa, Russell Wong as Patrick and Patharawarin Timkul as Selina, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.6/10, The Sanctuary has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Troma NOW and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sanctuary page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sanctuary tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sanctuary (2009)?
- In US, The Sanctuary is available to stream on Troma NOW, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Sanctuary worth watching?
- The Sanctuary holds an audience score of 3.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Sanctuary?
- The Sanctuary stars Michael B., Intira Jaroenpura, Russell Wong, Patharawarin Timkul and Erik Markus Schuetz.
- When was The Sanctuary released?
- The Sanctuary was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.