The Ruins
2008, English. Directed by Carter Smith.
Terror has evolved.
Americans Amy, Stacy, Jeff and Eric look for fun during a sunny holiday in Mexico, but they get much more than that after visiting an archaeological dig in the jungle.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.0/10 from 1,522 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Ruins
The Ruins isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- Carter SmithDirector
- Jonathan TuckerJeff McIntire
- Jena MaloneAmy
- Shawn AshmoreEric
- Laura RamseyStacy
- Joe AndersonMathias
- Sergio CalderónLead Mayan
- Jesse RamirezMayan Bowman
- Balder MorenoMayan Horseman
- Dimitri BaveasDimitri
- Patricio Almeida RodriguezTaxi Driver
- Mario JuradoMayan Archer
- Luis Antonio RamosMayan Rifleman
Details
- Released
- 2 April 2008
- Country
- Germany, United States of America
- Written by
- Scott B. Smith
- Budget
- $8M
- Box office
- $23M
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What The Ruins is based on
The Ruins is based on The Ruins (2006) by Scott Smith, published by Vintage Books.
2006
The Ruins
By Scott Smith
Published by Vintage Books
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The Ruins: quick answers
Is The Ruins worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 1,522 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Ruins?
The Ruins runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Does The Ruins have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Ruins. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Ruins parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Ruins is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Ruins on?
The Ruins isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Ruins?
If you liked The Ruins, try The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, Indigenous, Passenger.
Who directed The Ruins?
The Ruins (2008) was directed by Carter Smith and stars Jonathan Tucker, Jena Malone, Shawn Ashmore.
What is The Ruins based on?
The Ruins is based on The Ruins (2006) by Scott Smith, published by Vintage Books.