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The Hole (2001)

โ€œOnce you get in, you can't get out.โ€

6.2/10 ยท 929 votes 1h 42m r ThrillerDramaHorrorCrime

#101 of 148 films from 2001 #1639 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Nick Hamm ยท Written by Guy Burt, Ben Court, Caroline Ip

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Overview

Four teenagers at a British private school secretly uncover and explore the depths of a sealed underground hole created decades ago as a possible bomb shelter.

Cast

Thora Birchas Liz Dunn
Desmond Harringtonas Mike Steel
Keira Knightleyas Frances 'Frankie' Almond Smith
Laurence Foxas Geoff Bingham
Embeth Davidtzas Dr. Philippa Horwood
Steven Waddingtonas DCS Tom Howard
Emma Griffiths Malinas Daisy
Kelly Hunteras DI Chapman
Daniel Brocklebankas Martyn Taylor
Jemma Powellas Minnie (as Gemma Powell)
Gemma Cravenas Mrs. Dunn
Anastasia Hilleas Gillian
Maria Pastelas Policewoman
Celia Montagueas Solicitor

Facts

Release dateApril 20, 2001
Runtime102 min (1h 42m) โ€” about the same as the 2001 average of 111 min
GenresThriller, Drama, Horror, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$4,158,370
Box office$7,819,851 (1.9ร— budget)
IMDbtt0242527

More from Nick Hamm

GodsendGodsend2004 ยท โ˜… 4.9 ยท 1h 42m

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Questions

How long is The Hole?
The Hole runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Is The Hole worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.2/10 across 929 votes, which places it #101 of 148 films released in 2001 in this index (top 32%) and #1639 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed The Hole?
The Hole was directed by Nick Hamm. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Godsend (2004).
Who stars in The Hole?
Thora Birch as Liz Dunn; Desmond Harrington as Mike Steel; Keira Knightley as Frances 'Frankie' Almond Smith; Laurence Fox as Geoff Bingham; Embeth Davidtz as Dr. Philippa Horwood; Steven Waddington as DCS Tom Howard.
What is The Hole rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Hole?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/5635.

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