Movie · 2025 · Romance, Science Fiction, Thriller · 2h 8m · PG-13 · English
Curator score: 1.7/10 (615.8K ratings)
The world's most dangerous secret lies between them.
Overview
Two highly trained operatives grow close from a distance after being sent to guard opposite sides of a mysterious gorge. When an evil below emerges, they must work together to survive what lies within.
Ratings
Curator score: 1.7/10
IMDb: 6.7/10
Letterboxd: 2.94/5
Rotten Tomatoes: 62%
Metacritic: 57
TMDB: 7.6/10
Director
Scott Derrickson
Production
Skydance Media, Crooked Highway, Apple Studios
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
Apple TV Plus
Curator Review
Verdict
A glossy, high-concept genre mashup with strong star chemistry, pulpy suspense, and a romance hook that does a lot of the heavy lifting. It sounds most appealing as a fun, slightly ridiculous date-night thriller rather than a fully satisfying sci-fi horror film.
Best for
Viewers who like romance threaded through action and suspense
Fans of stylish, high-concept genre premises
People who enjoy charismatic leads and playful chemistry
Audiences open to pulpy creature-feature energy
Skip if
You want airtight worldbuilding and rigorous plotting
You dislike movies that lean on vibes and star appeal
You prefer grounded military thrillers over comic-booky spectacle
You are looking for a deeply original sci-fi concept rather than a familiar remix
Overview
The Gorge is built around an irresistible hook: two elite operatives stationed on opposite sides of a mysterious abyss, forced into an uneasy long-distance connection before the danger below turns the setup into survival horror. That premise gives the film an immediate romantic charge, and the casting suggests the movie knows exactly how much of its appeal comes from chemistry, banter, and the pleasure of watching attractive, capable people fall into trouble together.
Worth noting
The response around it points to a movie that is more fun than profound, with a lot of viewers responding to the spectacle, the flirtation, and the absurdity of the setup. That usually means a film that delivers on momentum and mood even if the plotting gets wobbly or the worldbuilding feels borrowed from games and other genre touchstones. Scott Derrickson is a good fit for that balance of menace and pulp, but the material sounds like it may be more effective as an experience than as a carefully constructed narrative.
Bottom line
If you’re in the mood for a slick, high-concept thriller with romance, monsters, and a knowingly ridiculous edge, it should go down easily. If you want your sci-fi to feel disciplined, surprising, or emotionally weighty, this is probably one to approach with tempered expectations.
Top Letterboxd reviews
Caylee Cowan (2.5★) · 16682 likes
I feel like you’re just here for the zip line
Marshall 🌲 (3.5★) · 9243 likes
don't ask me anything about the plot, i couldn't take my eyes off Anya she's so gorgeous
aidan (2.5★) · 8775 likes
hey, i saw you from across the gorge and really dug your vibe.
xiu_shoegaze (2.5★) · 7403 likes
You Belong With Me music video extended cut
David Chen · 5252 likes
I liked the part where Whiplash and Queen’s Gambit teamed up