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The Gorge

The Gorge is a 2025 American science fiction romantic action horror film directed by Scott Derrickson and written by Zach Dean.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

The Gorge is a 2025 American science fiction romantic action horror film directed by Scott Derrickson and written by Zach Dean. It stars Miles Teller, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Sigourney Weaver, and follows two elite snipers assigned to guard a mysterious gorge without knowing what lies below.

Premise

The story follows two elite snipers ordered to guard a remote gorge, initially unaware of the danger hidden within it. As they maintain their posts, they form a connection while confronting the threat below.

Cast and crew

The film stars Miles Teller, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Sigourney Weaver. Scott Derrickson directed the film, and Zach Dean wrote the screenplay.

Genre

The Gorge is described as a science fiction romantic action horror film. Review sources also characterize it as a hybrid of thriller, romance, and creature horror.

Release

The film was released on February 14, 2025. It was distributed as a streaming title on Apple TV+.

Key facts

  • The film centers on two elite snipers stationed on opposite sides of a deep gorge.
  • Its plot involves guarding a secret location while discovering what lives inside the gorge.
  • Miles Teller and Anya Taylor-Joy play the two lead operatives, with Sigourney Weaver in a supporting role.
  • Scott Derrickson directed the film, and Zach Dean wrote the screenplay.
  • It was released in 2025 and streamed on Apple TV+.

Frequently asked questions

What is The Gorge about?
It follows two elite snipers assigned to guard opposite sides of a mysterious gorge, where they gradually discover the deadly threat hidden below.
Who stars in The Gorge?
The film stars Miles Teller, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Sigourney Weaver.
When was The Gorge released?
The Gorge was released on February 14, 2025.
Is The Gorge a horror movie?
Yes. It is classified as a science fiction romantic action horror film, though it also includes thriller, romance, and action elements.
Who directed The Gorge?
Scott Derrickson directed The Gorge.
Where was The Gorge filmed?
Available sources indicate filming took place in London, at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden, in Norway, and in Èze, France.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Gorge_(film)
    Supports: Basic film identification, year, director, writer, cast, and premise.
  2. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_gorge
    Supports: Genre classification, director, synopsis, and cast.
  3. RogerEbert.com — https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-gorge-movie-review-2025
    Supports: Plot premise, cast, and general release/streaming context.
  4. Wikipedia (French) — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Gorge
    Supports: Filming locations.
  5. The Guardian — https://www.theguardian.com/film/2025/feb/14/the-gorge-review
    Supports: Directed by Scott Derrickson and streaming availability.