Into the Abyss
2011, English. Directed by Werner Herzog.
A gaze into the abyss of the human soul.
We do not know when and how we will die. Death Row inmates do. Werner Herzog embarks on a dialogue with Death Row inmates, asks questions about life and death and looks deep into these individuals, their stories, their crimes.
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 294 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Into the Abyss
Into the Abyss is streaming on Philo and AMC+ in India.
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Cast & crew
- Werner HerzogDirector
- Werner HerzogNarrator (voice)
- Jason BurkettSelf - Convicted Murderer
- Richard LopezSelf - Death House Chaplin (as The Reverend Richard Lopez)
- Damon HallSelf - Montgomery County Sheriff's Department
- Lisa Stolter-BallounSelf - Daughter and Sister to Victims
- Charles RichardsonSelf - Older Brother of Jeremy
- Jared TalbertSelf - Citizen of Conroe Texas
- Amanda WestSelf - Former Bartender
- Delbert BurkettSelf - Jason Burkett's Father
- Melyssa BurkettSelf - Jason Burkett's Wife
- Fred AllenSelf - Former Captain pf Death House Team
- Michael PerrySelf - Death Row Inmate (as Michael James Perry)
Details
- Released
- 11 November 2011
- Country
- United States of America, Germany, Canada, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Werner Herzog
- Box office
- $394K
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Into the Abyss: quick answers
Is Into the Abyss worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 294 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Into the Abyss?
Into the Abyss runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Does Into the Abyss have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Into the Abyss. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Into the Abyss parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Into the Abyss is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Into the Abyss on?
Into the Abyss is streaming on Philo and AMC+ in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Into the Abyss?
If you liked Into the Abyss, try The Investigation of Lucy Letby, The Thin Blue Line, Deliver Us from Evil.
Who directed Into the Abyss?
Into the Abyss (2011) was directed by Werner Herzog and stars Werner Herzog, Jason Burkett, Richard Lopez.