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The Hole

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  • 1h 42m
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6.2/10
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Thora Birch, Desmond Harrington, Laurence Fox, and Keira Knightley in The Hole (2001)
  • Drama
  • Mystery
  • Thriller
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.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.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.
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
46K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Nick Hamm
  • Writers
    • Guy Burt(novel "After the Hole")
    • Ben Court(screenplay)
    • Caroline Ip(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Thora Birch
    • Desmond Harrington
    • Daniel Brocklebank
Top credits
  • Director
    • Nick Hamm
  • Writers
    • Guy Burt(novel "After the Hole")
    • Ben Court(screenplay)
    • Caroline Ip(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Thora Birch
    • Desmond Harrington
    • Daniel Brocklebank
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    • 272User reviews
    • 42Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 3 nominations

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    Thora Birch in The Hole (2001)
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    Thora Birch in The Hole (2001)
    Desmond Harrington and Laurence Fox in The Hole (2001)
    Thora Birch, Laurence Fox, and Keira Knightley in The Hole (2001)
    Thora Birch, Laurence Fox, and Keira Knightley in The Hole (2001)
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    Top cast

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    Thora Birch
    Thora Birch
    • Lizas Liz
    Desmond Harrington
    Desmond Harrington
    • Mikeas Mike
    Daniel Brocklebank
    Daniel Brocklebank
    • Martinas Martin
    Laurence Fox
    Laurence Fox
    • Geoffas Geoff
    Keira Knightley
    Keira Knightley
    • Frankieas Frankie
    Embeth Davidtz
    Embeth Davidtz
    • Dr. Philippa Horwoodas Dr. Philippa Horwood
    Steven Waddington
    Steven Waddington
    • DCS Tom Howardas DCS Tom Howard
    Emma Griffiths Malin
    Emma Griffiths Malin
    • Daisyas Daisy
    Jemma Powell
    Jemma Powell
    • Minnieas Minnie
    • (as Gemma Powell)
    Gemma Craven
    Gemma Craven
    • Mrs. Dunnas Mrs. Dunn
    Anastasia Hille
    Anastasia Hille
    • Gillianas Gillian
    Kelly Hunter
    Kelly Hunter
    • DI Chapmanas DI Chapman
    Maria Pastel
    • Policewomanas Policewoman
    Celia Montague
    • Solicitoras Solicitor
    Kevin Trainor
    Kevin Trainor
    • Boy in Schoolas Boy in School
    Lolita Chakrabarti
    Lolita Chakrabarti
    • Doctoras Doctor
    Claire Fox
    • Reporteras Reporter
    Jennifer Hockman
    • Reporteras Reporter
    • Director
      • Nick Hamm
    • Writers
      • Guy Burt(novel "After the Hole")
      • Ben Court(screenplay)
      • Caroline Ip(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    One misty morning, Liz Dunn stumbles down the road to her school and screams for help. A police psychologist gets her to reveal her story: A month earlier: three rebellious teenagers - Mike, Frankie and Geoff are trying to ditch the school field trip to Wales. The school nerd Martin helps them out by allowing them to stay in an old war bunker for the three days on the condition that his friend Liz joins them. The teens go down, party and have great fun but Martin doesn't return to let them out and they hope and pray that someone will find them... —RJDL
    • underground bunker
    • murder
    • bunker
    • neo noir
    • teenager
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • An exclusive invitation. An excuse to party. But deep in the darkness lie their worst fears. The truth will be buried unless they survive...the hole.
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Mystery
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for pervasive language, some violence, sexuality/nudity and drug use
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Thora Birch was paid a highly publicized seven-figure salary, due to her recent acclaimed appearance in American Beauty (1999).
    • Goofs
      In the downward shot as the four enter the shelter, two legs of the camera's tripod can be seen.
    • Quotes

      Mike: For me, all for me. I killed my best friend, you let me think I was going to die, and you watched me kill my best friend. I killed him for a fucking coke! You let Frankie die! You held her hand and you let her die.

    • Alternate versions
      The film was cut by the distributor to qualify for a "15" rating in the UK. The cuts include the re-dubbing of the word 'cunt'. Ironically, the 'deleted scenes' section on the UK DVD release is rated '18', therefore earning the DVD an '18' overall, even though the film is only a '15'. The same version of the film was released worldwide, so an uncut version/director's cut DVD sadly isn't available anywhere.
    • Connections
      Featured in Empire: The World's Best Movie Quiz (2006)
    • Soundtracks
      Show Me The Money (Jerry Maguire Mix)
      Written by Paul Akabah and Ashley Akabah
      Published by EMI Music Publishing Ltd.
      Performed by Architechs
      Courtesy of Go!Beat/Polydor UK Ltd.
      Licensed by kind permission of The Film & TV Licensing Division, part of the Universal Music Group

    User reviews272

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    Top review
    8/10
    There should be more of these.
    Truly, fresh and new ideas, rarely make it to film. The Hole, based on the novel (after the Hole) by Guy Burt is a good exception to this. It is seldom that we see a top quality thriller, but this movie is well cast, well directed, and works wonderfully. The story is quite simple really, it relies on strong characterisation and good dialogue. All the cast give good performances and Thora Birch is outstanding. This thriller really does keep you on the edge of your seat throughout; it is very dark, very creepy and has a terrifying atmosphere. I would recommend this film to anyone who likes a good thriller. It isn't in the same league as Se7en and Silence of the Lambs, but it is better than most thrillers that are released.

    8/10 A great film.
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    • mjw2305
    • Mar 6, 2004

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 20, 2001 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Atrapados
    • Filming locations
      • Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Canal+
      • Cowboy Films
      • Film Council
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • £4,158,370 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $7,819,851
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 42 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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