The Canyon
Seen it?2009 | 102 min | Thriller
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With just 27% on Rotten Tomatoes and almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Best for people who enjoy a knot in their stomach. Best watched without your phone in hand. Critics were cooler on it, but audiences had a great time.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Lean, with little time wasted, at 1 hr 42 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Critics were cooler on it than audiences.
- Not ideal if you just want to unwind.
A survival story about a honeymooning couple who get lost in the wide expanse of the Grand Canyon.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
27% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
Our audience score: 50%
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 15K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Richard Harrah
- Will PattonHenry
- Eion BaileyNick
- Yvonne StrahovskiLori
- Wendy WorthingtonHotel Manager
- Christopher SweeneyRanger