Sinkhole (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2013, Sinkhole is an action and drama film directed by Scott Wheeler, running about 90 minutes. “The Earth Will Open” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After a massive sinkhole swallows a nearby town, a school bus filled with students is dropped deep underground. After the crash, the students realize the bus is hanging precariously against the side of the sinkhole, held in place by a broken pipe. Any sudden move could send the bus plummeting into the darkness below. Alone and with all the adults injured, the teens struggle for survival with the story taking on shades of Lord of the Flies. Their only hope is a small-town paramedic, who must overcome a tragic past to rescue the students.
Who’s in it. Sinkhole stars Eric Roberts as Cutter, Gina Holden as Joan, Dominika Juillet as Heather and Jeremy London as Gary, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Sinkhole has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sinkhole page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sinkhole 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 Sinkhole (2013)?
- In US, Sinkhole is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sinkhole worth watching?
- Sinkhole holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sinkhole?
- Sinkhole stars Eric Roberts, Gina Holden, Dominika Juillet, Jeremy London and Brooke Mackenzie.
- When was Sinkhole released?
- Sinkhole was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.