---
title: "The Grave"
year: 1996
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-grave-1996"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 36299
imdb_id: "tt0116446"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 90
community_rating: 5.3
vote_count: 20
content_rating: "R"
---

# The Grave (1996) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-grave-1996

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Grave is a 1996 crime, thriller, and horror film directed by Jonas Pate and written by twin brothers Jonas Pate and Josh Pate. The story follows two prisoners who escape with the help of their jailer to search for a treasure that is supposedly buried with a dead millionaire.

Running for one hour and thirty minutes, the movie stars Craig Sheffer, Gabrielle Anwar, and Josh Charles, alongside supporting performances from Donal Logue, Max Perlich, Anthony Michael Hall, and Eric Roberts.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Two escaped prisoners and their jailer hunt for a dead millionaire's buried treasure."

### Why Watch
- It stars Craig Sheffer, Gabrielle Anwar, and Josh Charles.
- It features supporting performances by character actors Donal Logue, Max Perlich, Anthony Michael Hall, and Eric Roberts.
- It is the first project written by twin brothers Jonas Pate and Josh Pate, and directed by Jonas Pate.

### Caveats & Content Note
- The provided sources do not mention specific reasons to skip the film beyond viewer preferences for its genres of crime, thriller, and horror.
- Tone & Suitability: The film runs for one hour and thirty minutes and falls under the crime, thriller, and horror genres.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #crime, #thriller, #horror, #1996-film, #escaped-prisoners, #buried-treasure, #feature-film

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Screambox Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | Tubi TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Plex, Amazon MX Player | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV, Plex | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV, Plex | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jonas Pate
- **Networks / Studios**: The Kushner-Locke Company

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Craig Sheffer** as *King*
- **Gabrielle Anwar** as *Jordan*
- **Josh Charles** as *Tyn*
- **Donal Logue** as *Cletus*
- **Keith David** as *The Priest*
- **John Diehl** as *J.C. Cole*
- **Giovanni Ribisi** as *Wex*
- **Anthony Michael Hall** as *Travis Purcell*
- **Max Perlich** as *Boo*
- **Eric Roberts** as *Cass*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream The Grave (1996)?
Streaming availability is listed on platforms like The Movie Database under its now streaming section, though specific current streaming services are not detailed in the text.

### Q: Whether it is worth watching?
It features a notable cast including Craig Sheffer, Gabrielle Anwar, Josh Charles, and Eric Roberts, along with being the first project written by Jonas and Josh Pate.

### Q: What is the runtime or binge duration?
The film has a total runtime of one hour and thirty minutes.

### Q: Are there essential episodes to watch?
The Grave is a feature-length film released in 1996 rather than a television series with episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Grave — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/36299)
- [The Grave (1996) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0116446/fullcredits/)
- [The Grave (1996 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Grave_(1996_film))
- [The Grave (1996) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/36299-the-grave/cast)
- [The Grave (1996) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-grave/credits)
- [The Grave (1996) Cast & Crew | Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/the-grave/1094107/credits/)

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