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The Legend of the Underground (2021): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

The Legend of the Underground (2021) movie poster

The Legend of the Underground is a 2021 documentary directed by Giselle Bailey and Nneka Onuorah, starring James Brown, Stephen Tayo and Denrele. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes and earned $115,490 worldwide. Critics gave it 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.

IMDb rating
6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes
100%
worldwide gross
$115.5K
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The Legend of the Underground (2021) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 26m (86 min)
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Legend of the Underground About?

The premise of The Legend of the Underground without spoilers.

A vibrant movement takes shape in the underbelly of Nigeria, fueled by daring young rebels. Through art, activism, and self-expression, they challenge societal norms and discriminatory practices. Their growing social media presence sparks a national conversation about gender, identity, and civil liberties, leading to a transformative cultural shift across West Africa's most populous nation.

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Cast & crew

The Legend of the Underground Cast

James Brown leads the cast, with Stephen Tayo and Denrele. Directed by Giselle Bailey and Nneka Onuorah; 7 actors are credited in all.

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From the directors

More from Giselle Bailey and Nneka Onuorah

More films directed by Giselle Bailey and Nneka Onuorah, best-rated first: Megan Thee Stallion: In Her Words, Truth Be Told and The Same Difference.

Ratings

The Legend of the Underground Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Legend of the Underground 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.

Box office

The Legend of the Underground Box Office

The Legend of the Underground grossed $115,490 worldwide.

2021 box office

Worldwide gross

$115.5K

International
$115.5K
Details

The Legend of the Underground Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Nigérijskí bojovníci za ľudské práva” and “A Lenda do Submundo”.

Also known as
  • Nigérijskí bojovníci za ľudské práva
  • A Lenda do Submundo
  • La Leyenda De Lo Clandestino
  • Легенда андеграунда
  • ไม่ยอมหลบหลัง ขอปังให้โลกเห็น

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FAQ

The Legend of the Underground FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Legend of the Underground, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Legend of the Underground?

The Legend of the Underground runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

When was The Legend of the Underground released?

The Legend of the Underground was released on June 29, 2021.

Who directed The Legend of the Underground?

The Legend of the Underground was directed by Giselle Bailey and Nneka Onuorah.

Who is in the cast of The Legend of the Underground?

The Legend of the Underground stars James Brown, Stephen Tayo and Denrele, among 7 credited actors.

How much did The Legend of the Underground make at the box office?

The Legend of the Underground grossed $115,490 worldwide.

How is The Legend of the Underground rated?

The Legend of the Underground has 6.7/10 on IMDb, 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 48% on TMDB and 3.5/5 on Letterboxd.

Does The Legend of the Underground have a post-credit scene?

No. The Legend of the Underground has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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