Children Underground (2001): Ratings & Box Office
Children Underground is a 2001 documentary directed by Edet Belzberg. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes and earned $12,798 worldwide. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 94% on Rotten Tomatoes and 85 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.2/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 44m (104 min)
- Director
- Edet Belzberg
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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Romanian - Studio
- Childhope International
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Children Underground About?
The premise of Children Underground without spoilers.
In post-communist Romania, this documentary follows a group of children who have left state orphanages and now live on the streets, finding refuge in a hidden community below the city. The film explores the harsh realities they face, highlighting the stories of five resilient individuals. Among them are Mihai, who escaped a difficult home life, and Cristina, a young woman grappling with her gender identity. It’s a poignant look at survival, friendship, and the challenges faced by a generation left behind.
Children Underground Themes & Keywords
· 22 tags- starvation
- title directed by female
- children
- subway
- romania
- starving child
- train
- subway train
- street child
- sleep
- runaway child
- child swearing
+10 more Show fewer
- black and white scene
- underage smoking
- self mutilation
- school
- runaway
- poverty
- homelessness
- child care
- child boss
- bath
The Director of Children Underground
Directed by Edet Belzberg.
- Director Edet Belzberg
More from Edet Belzberg
One more film directed by Edet Belzberg: Watchers of the Sky.
Children Underground Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Children Underground 94% on Rotten Tomatoes and 85 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.2/10.
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IMDb 8.2 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 94% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 92%
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Metacritic 85 Metascore
User score 5.6
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TMDB 74% User score
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Children Underground Box Office
Children Underground grossed $12,798 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$12.8K
- US & Canada
- $12.8K
Children Underground Awards & Nominations
Children Underground was nominated for 1 Oscar.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Oscars 2002 1 nomination- Nominated Documentary (Feature) – Edet Belzberg
Cars in Children Underground
30 cars on screen, including the 1988 Jeep Cherokee and the 1980 Chevrolet Camaro.
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1988 Jeep Cherokee Main role -
1980 Chevrolet Camaro Important role -
1999 GMC Sierra Important role -
1971 Chevrolet C-20 Minor role
Children Underground Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Asphaltkinder in Bukarest” and “Copiii Subteranelor”.
- Also known as
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- Asphaltkinder in Bukarest
- Copiii Subteranelor
- 지하철 아이들
- Дети подземелья
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Children Underground FAQ: Box Office, Awards & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, awards, post-credit scenes and language of Children Underground, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Children Underground?
Children Underground runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
When was Children Underground released?
Children Underground was released on September 19, 2001.
Who directed Children Underground?
Children Underground was directed by Edet Belzberg.
More films by Edet Belzberg How much did Children Underground make at the box office?
Children Underground grossed $12,798 worldwide.
How is Children Underground rated?
Children Underground has 8.2/10 on IMDb, 94% on Rotten Tomatoes, 85 on Metacritic and 74% on TMDB.
Was Children Underground nominated for any awards?
Children Underground received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does Children Underground have a post-credit scene?
No. Children Underground has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Children Underground in?
The original language of Children Underground is Romanian.
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