The Last Descent_
"Inspired by the story of love and loss at Nutty Putty Cave."
In 2009 John Jones entered Nutty Putty Cave with his brother Josh. What happened next has been a topic of much discussion and controversy ever since. Over 127 rescuers responded to the call for aid, and each one has their own take on the events. A story about love, life, and human connection. Ultimately it is the story about how clearly you can see what matters most when you are at the edge of life and death. Made with cooperation from members of John's immediate family.
Starring
Chadwick Hopson, Alexis Johnson, Landon Henneman
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Prime Video
2 countries
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Year context
The Last Descent was released 10 years ago in 2016.
Overview
In 2009 John Jones entered Nutty Putty Cave with his brother Josh. What happened next has been a topic of much discussion and controversy ever since. Over 12...
The Last Descent is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 45m.
CAST (7)
CH
Chadwick Hopson
John Edward Jones
AJ
Alexis Johnson
Emily Jones
Landon Henneman
Aaron
Jyllian Petrie
Susie
JO
Jacob Omer
Josh
Mason D. Davis
Young Man in Dark
Ben Lokey
Old Man in Dark
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Last Descent about?
In 2009 John Jones entered Nutty Putty Cave with his brother Josh. What happened next has been a topic of much discussion and controversy ever since. Over 127 rescuers responded to the call for aid, and each one has their own take on the events. A story about love, life, and human connection. Ultimately it is the story about how clearly you can see what matters most when you are at the edge of life and death. Made with cooperation from members of John's immediate family.
How long is The Last Descent?
The Last Descent has a runtime of 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Who stars in The Last Descent?
The cast of The Last Descent includes Chadwick Hopson, Alexis Johnson, Landon Henneman, Jyllian Petrie, Jacob Omer.
What is the rating of The Last Descent?
The Last Descent has a rating of 7.1 out of 10 based on 104 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama