---
title: "The Hole"
year: 2009
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-hole-2009"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 45650
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 5.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Hole (2009) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-hole-2009

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Hole is a film first released in 2009. Catalogued under Thriller, Adventure, Fantasy.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A family discovers a bottomless basement hole that awakens nightmarish forces."

### Why Watch
- Directed by veteran filmmaker Joe Dante
- Presented in 3D
- Blends thriller and fantasy elements

### Caveats & Content Note
- PG-13 rating limits some horror intensity
- Runtime is a concise 92 minutes
- Tone & Suitability: The film’s dark fantasy horror tone is appropriate for teens and adults, though younger viewers may find it intense.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dark-fantasy, thriller, creepy, adventure

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/the-hole-2009#watch.

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who directed The Hole (2009)?
The film was directed by Joe Dante.

### Q: Which actors star in the movie?
The cast includes Chris Massoglia, Haley Bennett, Nathan Gamble, Bruce Dern, and Teri Polo.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is a dark fantasy horror thriller with adventure elements.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 92 minutes.

### Q: What is the film’s rating?
It received a PG-13 rating in the United States.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Hole — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/45650)
- [The Hole (2009 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hole_(2009_film))
- [Díra (film, 2001) – Wikipedie](https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/D%C3%ADra_(film,_2001))
- [The Hole in the Ground (2019) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/682438-the-hole-in-the-ground/prehled/)

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