Underworld (2003): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Underworld is a 2003 action thriller directed by Len Wiseman, starring Kate Beckinsale, Scott Speedman and Shane Brolly. It runs 2 hours 1 minute and earned $95.7 million worldwide on a $22 million budget. Critics gave it 42 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 1m (121 min)
- Director
- Len Wiseman
- Original language
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Italian - Studio
- Screen Gems
- Budget
- $22M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Underworld About?
The premise of Underworld without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a hidden world of ancient conflict, a solitary figure named Mauro finds his life upended when his partner unexpectedly disappears. Drawn into a dangerous realm of myth and deception, he's forced to confront a darkness he never knew existed. As he investigates, Mauro questions the nature of evil, grappling with whether it's a predetermined fate or a choice one makes. He must navigate a treacherous landscape to uncover the truth and his place within it.
Underworld Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- vampire
- latex catsuit
- vampire bite
- girls with guns
- blood
- death
- strong female character
- hybrid
- rain
- vampire slayer
- forbidden love
- werewolf
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- action heroine
- jaguar xj6
- selene character
- 2000s
- year 1409
- lycanthrope
- speeding car
- bitten by a werewolf
- bladed weapon
- handgun
- vehicle
- firearm
- throwing weapon
- elder vampire
- speeding vehicle
- car
- nighttime
- projectile weapon
- werewolf versus werewolf
- apartment
- weapon
- hypodermic syringe
- one word title
- book
- male vampire
- handheld weapon
- elder
- blood feud
- sports car
- gun
- vampire werewolf hybrid
- police vehicle
- male elder
- assault rifle
- microscopic view
- blood bag
- police car
- male hybrid
Underworld Cast
Kate Beckinsale leads the cast, with Scott Speedman and Shane Brolly. Directed by Len Wiseman.
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Director Len Wiseman
Underworld Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Underworld 42 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
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IMDb 7.0 /10
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Metacritic 42 Metascore
User score 7.0
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TMDB 68% User score
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Underworld Plot Summary
What happens in Underworld from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
For centuries, an undercover battle has been waged between vampires and Lycans, an age-old breed of werewolf. Following intense conflicts, the vampires appeared to have taken control after the demise of Lucian (played by Michael Sheen), the Lycan leader, who met his fate at the hands of a vampire named Kraven. With Lucian gone, the Lycan ranks fell into disarray, leaving them leaderless for a staggering 600 years. During this time, they evolved significantly, gaining the ability to transform into werewolves at will, no longer reliant on the cycles of the moon.
Full summary
The whole story of Underworld, scene by scene
Underworld Box Office & Budget
Underworld grossed $95.7 million worldwide on a $22 million budget, 4.4 times what it cost. $52 million came from the US and Canada and $43.7 million (46%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$95.7M
4.4× its budget
- US & Canada
- $52M
- International
- $43.7M
- Budget
- $22M
Underworld Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Underworld (2003) Official Trailer 1 - Kate Beckinsale Movie
How Well Do You Know Underworld?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
Who are the three esteemed Elders of the Vampire Council?
Cars in Underworld
12 cars on screen, including the 1998 Maserati 3200 GT and the 1982 Jaguar XJ6 Series III.
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1998 Maserati 3200 GT Main role -
1982 Jaguar XJ6 Series III Important role -
BMW 5 E39 Minor role -
Csepel D-344 Minor role
Underworld Also Known As
31 alternative titles, including “Podzemni svet” and “Podzemen svyat”.
- Also known as
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- Podzemni svet
- Podzemen svyat
- Drugoy mir
- Inshyy svit
- Underworld 1
- สงครามโค่นพันธุ์อสูร
- 黑夜传说1
- Другой мир
- Karanlıklar Ülkesi
- Underworld - O Submundo
- Varjojen valtakunta
- 黑夜传说
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- Underworld: Boj v podsvetí
- מלחמת האופל
- 언더월드
- Подземен свят
- アンダーワールド
- Інший світ
- Lumea de dincolo
- Anjos da Noite: Underworld
- Inframundo
- Monde infernal
- 決戰異世界
- Подземни свет
- Kitas pasaulis
- 妖夜尋狼
- Teispoolsus
- Podzemlje
- Thế Giới Ngầm
- دنیای مردگان, მიწისქვეშეთი
- एक नया डर अंडरवर्ल्ड
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Movies Like Underworld
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Underworld: Awakening, Underworld: Evolution and Underworld: Rise of the Lycans.
Underworld FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Underworld, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Underworld?
Underworld runs 2 hours 1 minute (121 minutes).
When was Underworld released?
Underworld was released on September 19, 2003.
Who directed Underworld?
Underworld was directed by Len Wiseman.
More films by Len Wiseman Who is in the cast of Underworld?
Underworld stars Kate Beckinsale, Scott Speedman and Shane Brolly.
How much did Underworld make at the box office?
Underworld grossed $95.7 million worldwide ($52 million domestic, $43.7 million international) on a budget of $22 million.
How is Underworld rated?
Underworld has 7.0/10 on IMDb, 42 on Metacritic and 68% on TMDB.
Does Underworld have a post-credit scene?
No. Underworld has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Underworld in?
The original language of Underworld is Italian.
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