The Gorge
Two elite operatives isolated on opposite sides of a forbidden gorge must overcome distrust and an unknown threat to forge a connection across the divide.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- tense
- romantic
- eerie
- action movie night
- date night
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film stylish and entertaining, praising its lead chemistry, suspense, and imaginative science-fiction premise while faulting its tonal inconsistency, predictable action structure, and thin development.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Levi and Drasa begin in separate guard towers and build trust through long-term observation and communication across the gorge.
The guarded gorge, fog, secrecy, and unknown threat shift the story from espionage suspense toward science fiction horror.
Opposite towers, a mysterious canyon, fog, and the physical depth of the gorge define the film’s suspense and romantic separation.
Critical reception repeatedly identifies the film as a lively but uneven blend of romance, action-thriller, science fiction, and horror.
Films like The Gorge, and why
The Adjustment Bureau
shared blend of science fiction, romance, suspense, and mysterious nonhuman threats
Oblivion
shared isolated setting, paranoia thriller tension, action spectacle, and romance between guarded protagonists
Annihilation
shared science fiction horror, claustrophobic unknown threat, and escalating military containment scenario
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
shared elite operatives, hostile environment, romantic chemistry, and genre-mixing action adventure
Movie Details
- Director
- Scott Derrickson
- Release Date
- 2025-02-13
- Runtime
- 128 min
- Rating
- 7.7 / 10 (4239)
Cast
- Miles Teller
- Anya Taylor-Joy
- Sigourney Weaver
- Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù
- William Houston
- Kobna Holdbrook-Smith
- James Marlowe
- Julianna Kurokawa
- Ruta Gedmintas
- Oliver Trevena
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is The Gorge about?
- Two elite operatives isolated on opposite sides of a forbidden gorge must overcome distrust and an unknown threat to forge a connection across the divide.
- What is The Gorge like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Gorge as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is The Gorge violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in The Gorge as moderate.
- What did critics think of The Gorge?
- Critics broadly found the film stylish and entertaining, praising its lead chemistry, suspense, and imaginative science-fiction premise while faulting its tonal inconsistency, predictable action structure, and thin development.
- Which films are like The Gorge?
- Films with a similar feel include The Adjustment Bureau, Oblivion, Annihilation, and Mr. & Mrs. Smith.
- How long is The Gorge?
- The Gorge runs 128 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Gorge?
- In United States, The Gorge streams on Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel.
