Underground (1997): Cast, Ratings, Plot & Where to Watch
Underground is a 1997 fantasy drama directed by Emir Kusturica, starring Lazar Ristovski, Ernst Stötzner and Mirjana Karanovic. It runs 2 hours 50 minutes. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best International Film at the Spirit Awards 1998. Critics gave it 79 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.0/10. Stream it on Cineverse and Darkroom, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
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- Runtime
- 2h 50m (170 min)
- Director
- Emir Kusturica
- Original language
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- CiBy 2000
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Underground About?
The premise of Underground without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Haunted by a troubled past, Maxime works in a dangerous underground mine. He is expecting a child with his girlfriend and cares for his disabled friend Julien, who seeks a chance at redemption. When a sudden explosion traps several miners, Maxime must confront his personal demons while risking his own life to lead the rescue effort. The film explores themes of guilt, hope, and the resilience of the human spirit amidst the harsh realities of a close-knit mining community.
Underground Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- magical realism
- communism
- zoo
- basement
- satire
- surrealism
- world war two
- epic
- fellini esque
- breakup of yugoslavia
- surreal comedy
- director cameo
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- postmodern
- live action
- satire comedy
- weapon
- yugoslavia
- shelter
- partisan
- love
- vomiting
- female rear nudity
- political satire
- firearms industry
- melon
- freight elevator
- bridal gown
- thrown down a well
- ljubljana slovenia
- reference to marshal tito
- electrician
- person in a chest
- electrical generator
- flying machine
- photographer
- revolution
- anti fascism
- anti fascist
- hooligan
- mirror
- radio
- memory
- masturbation
- maribor slovenia
- pony
- cat
- coffin
- tiger
- chimpanzee
- bombing
Where to Watch Underground
Stream it on Cineverse and Darkroom, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Underground Cast
Lazar Ristovski leads the cast, with Ernst Stötzner and Mirjana Karanovic. Directed by Emir Kusturica; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Emir Kusturica
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· 6 moreUnderground Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Underground 79 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.0/10.
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IMDb 8.0 /10
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Metacritic 79 Metascore
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TMDB 62% User score
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Underground Plot Summary
What happens in Underground from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Underground chronicles the intertwined lives of two friends during significant historical events: World War II, the Cold War, and the Yugoslav Wars. The narrative begins on the morning of April 6, 1941, in Belgrade, the heart of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia. We meet two charming rogues, Petar Popara, affectionately known as Crni (or Blacky), and Marko Dren, who are returning home after a wild night. As they cruise through the city on a horse-drawn carriage, accompanied by a lively brass band, they boastfully sing and wreak havoc.
Full summary
The whole story of Underground, scene by scene
Underground Awards & Nominations
Underground earned 1 award nomination, including Best International Film at the Spirit Awards 1998.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Spirit Awards 1998 1 nomination- Nominated Best International Film
How Well Do You Know Underground?
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 name of the character affectionately known as Crni?
Cars in Underground
38 cars on screen, including the 1987 Cadillac Brougham Stretched Limousine and the 1978 Cadillac Seville.
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1991 Chevrolet Caprice Important role
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Movies Like Underground
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Underground, Underground U.S.A. and Above and Below.
Underground FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Underground, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Underground?
Underground runs 2 hours 50 minutes (170 minutes).
When was Underground released?
Underground was released on June 20, 1997.
Who directed Underground?
Underground was directed by Emir Kusturica.
More films by Emir Kusturica Who is in the cast of Underground?
Underground stars Lazar Ristovski, Ernst Stötzner and Mirjana Karanovic, among 10 credited actors.
Where can I watch Underground?
In the US, Underground is streaming on Cineverse, Darkroom and Xumo Play and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video (availability from JustWatch).
How is Underground rated?
Underground has 8.0/10 on IMDb, 79 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.
Was Underground nominated for any awards?
Underground received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does Underground have a post-credit scene?
No. Underground has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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