Under the Mountain (2009): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Under the Mountain is a 2009 fantasy drama directed by Jonathan King, starring Sophie McBride as Rachel, Tom Cameron and Matthew Chamberlain. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes and earned $662,879 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Director
- Jonathan King
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Index Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Under the Mountain About?
The premise of Under the Mountain without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
An epic journey to save the world… Teenage twins battle dark forces hidden beneath Auckland’s volcanoes.
Under the Mountain Cast & Characters
Sophie McBride leads the cast as Rachel, with Tom Cameron as Theo and Matthew Chamberlain as Uncle Cliff. Directed by Jonathan King; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jonathan King
- Sophie McBride as Rachel
- Tom Cameron as Theo
- Matthew Chamberlain as Uncle Cliff
- Gareth Reeves as Wilberforce Drone 2
Also Starring in Under the Mountain
· 6 more- Sam Neill Mr. Jones
- Madeleine Sami Constable Wood
- Colin Moy Constable Green
- David Weatherley Desk Sergeant
- Bruce Hopkins Richard Matheson
- Oliver Driver Mr Wilberforce
More from Jonathan King
More films directed by Jonathan King, best-rated first: Black Sheep, The Heyday of the Insensitive Bastards and REALITi.
Under the Mountain Plot Summary
What happens in Under the Mountain from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
After their mother’s sudden death, teenage twins Sophie McBride as Rachel and Tom Cameron as Theo travel to Auckland to stay with relatives. The loss has carved a quiet rift between them, turning what was once a shared, almost psychic bond into a hesitant distance: Rachel reaches out, seeking connection, while Theo clings to his grief and pushes her away.
They stay with Aunt Kay and Matthew Chamberlain as Uncle Cliff on the shore of Lake Pupuke, where the twins’ curiosity about the volcanic lake intensifies and the air around the old Wilberforce house grows heavy with a strange smell. Their days are a mix of normal teenage moments and a growing sense that something unusual is watching from the shadows of the nearby grounds.
Full summary
The whole story of Under the Mountain, scene by scene
Under the Mountain Box Office
Under the Mountain grossed $662,879 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$662.9K
- International
- $662.9K
Under the Mountain Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Under the Mountain.
How Well Do You Know Under the Mountain?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the relationship between Rachel and Theo?
Cars in Under the Mountain
9 cars on screen, including the 1976 Datsun 120Y and the 1961 Dodge Polara.
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Coach Design Background role
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Under the Mountain FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Under the Mountain, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Under the Mountain?
Under the Mountain runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was Under the Mountain released?
Under the Mountain was released on December 10, 2009.
Who directed Under the Mountain?
Under the Mountain was directed by Jonathan King.
More films by Jonathan King Who is in the cast of Under the Mountain?
Under the Mountain stars Sophie McBride as Rachel, Tom Cameron as Theo and Matthew Chamberlain as Uncle Cliff, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Under the Mountain make at the box office?
Under the Mountain grossed $662,879 worldwide.
Does Under the Mountain have a post-credit scene?
No. Under the Mountain has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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