Underworld: Rise of the Lycans (2009): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Underworld: Rise of the Lycans is a 2009 action thriller directed by Patrick Tatopoulos, starring Michael Sheen, Bill Nighy and Rhona Mitra. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes and earned $92.2 million worldwide on a $35 million budget. Critics gave it 30% on Rotten Tomatoes and 44 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Director
- Patrick Tatopoulos
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Screen Gems
- Budget
- $35M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Underworld: Rise of the Lycans About?
The premise of Underworld: Rise of the Lycans without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A rebellion ignites when a fierce werewolf rises to challenge the tyrannical vampire king, Viktor. Lucian, a formidable werewolf, finds himself at the forefront of this uprising, joined by the mysterious Sonja. Their fight for freedom clashes with Viktor’s brutal reign, threatening to shatter the fragile balance between vampires and werewolves and reshaping the destiny of both warring factions.
Underworld: Rise of the Lycans Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- vampire
- slave
- werewolf
- prequel
- sword fight
- sword
- selene character
- execution of a pregnant woman
- murder of a pregnant woman
- murder
- forest road
- horseback riding
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- 2000s
- female protagonist
- femme fatale
- girls with guns
- bladed weapon
- long haired female
- actor reprises previous role
- killed by sunlight
- dual wield
- projectile weapon
- long haired woman
- stabbed through the mouth
- weapon
- long haired male
- nighttime
- handheld weapon
- long haired man
- adult daughter
- waterborne ship
- night
- bearded man
- ship
- pregnant daughter
- male werewolf
- whipping punishment
- animal
- horse
- ungulate
- vampire werewolf relationship
- quadruped
- punishment
- bald man
- mammal
- werewolf attack
- five word title
- vampire werewolf combat
- female nudity
- male nudity
Underworld: Rise of the Lycans Cast
Michael Sheen leads the cast, with Bill Nighy and Rhona Mitra. Directed by Patrick Tatopoulos.
- Director Patrick Tatopoulos
Underworld: Rise of the Lycans Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Underworld: Rise of the Lycans 30% on Rotten Tomatoes and 44 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.
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IMDb 6.5 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 30% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 63%
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Metacritic 44 Metascore
User score 6.9
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TMDB 65% User score
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Underworld: Rise of the Lycans Plot Summary
What happens in Underworld: Rise of the Lycans 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
The intense conflict between the werewolves and Vampires rages on for several decades as the Vampires assemble a formidable army with the goal of exterminating the werewolves. Among the forsaken, Lucian (Michael Sheen), the first of the werewolves born with the ability to take on human form, emerges as a pivotal figure. He is the offspring of a werewolf, born into the captivity of the vampires. His life is spared by the clan’s leader, Viktor (Bill Nighy), who grants him the name Lucian, recognizing the unique strength he possesses. Viktor does not merely see Lucian as a son but also as a means to create an army of Lycans, the new name bestowed upon werewolves by Viktor himself.
Full summary
The whole story of Underworld: Rise of the Lycans, scene by scene
Underworld: Rise of the Lycans Box Office & Budget
Underworld: Rise of the Lycans grossed $92.2 million worldwide on a $35 million budget, 2.6 times what it cost. $45.8 million came from the US and Canada and $46.4 million (50%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$92.2M
2.6× its budget
- US & Canada
- $45.8M
- International
- $46.4M
- Budget
- $35M
Underworld: Rise of the Lycans Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Underworld: Rise of the Lycans.
How Well Do You Know Underworld: Rise of the Lycans?
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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Who is the vampire leader determined to eradicate the Lycans?
Cars in Underworld: Rise of the Lycans
26 cars on screen, including the 1998 Renault Master and the 1992 Renault Safrane.
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2003 Nissan Patrol GR Minor role -
1996 Opel Astra F Minor role
Underworld: Rise of the Lycans Also Known As
41 alternative titles, including “Underworld 3: Rise of the Lycans” and “Underworld 3”.
- Also known as
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- Underworld 3: Rise of the Lycans
- Underworld 3
- 黑夜传说3：狼族崛起
- Underworld III: Rise of the Lycans (2009)
- Underworld - La ribellione dei Lycans
- Underworld - 3 - Rise Of The Lycans
- Thế Giới Ngầm 3: Tiến Hóa
- Underworld: La rebelión de los licántropos
- สงครามโค่นพันธ์อสูร 3: ปลดแอกจอมทัพอสูร
- Underworld - Aufstand der Lykaner
- Underworld: Vzpoura Lycanů
- Другой мир: Восстание ликанов
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- Underworld: La ribellione dei Lycans
- Underworld 3 : Le Soulèvement des lycans
- Underworld: A Revolta
- Karanlıklar Ülkesi: Lycanların Yükselişi
- Underworld: A vérfarkasok lázadása
- Underworld: Bunt Lykanów
- Underworld: Vzbura Lykanov
- Underworld: Η Εξέγερση των Λύκων
- מלחמת האופל 3: עלייתם של אנשי הזאב
- สงครามโค่นพันธุ์อสูร 3 : ปลดแอกจอมทัพอสูร
- 언더월드: 라이칸의 반란
- Подземен свят: Възходът на Върколаците
- アンダーワールド ビギンズ
- Інший світ 3: Повстання ліканів
- Lumea de dincolo: Revolta lycanilor
- Anjos da Noite: A Rebelião
- Underworld: La rebel·lió dels licantrops
- 決戰異世界前傳：鬼哭狼嚎
- Monde infernal : La révolte des Lycans
- Подземни свет: Успон лајкана
- Tumsas pasaule: Vilkaču sacelšanās
- Inframundo 3: La rebelión de los Lycans
- Kitas pasaulis: Vilkolakių prisikėlimas
- 妖夜尋狼前傳之狼神誕生
- Thế Giới Ngầm: Người Sói Nổi Dậy
- جهان زیرین: ظهور لایکنها, მიწისქვეშეთი: მაქციების აღზევება
- Teispoolsus: Libahuntide mäss
- अंडरवर्ल्ड 3: दरिन्दों की बगावत
- Underworld: Pobuna Likana
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Underworld: Rise of the Lycans FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Underworld: Rise of the Lycans, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Underworld: Rise of the Lycans?
Underworld: Rise of the Lycans runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was Underworld: Rise of the Lycans released?
Underworld: Rise of the Lycans was released on January 23, 2009.
Who directed Underworld: Rise of the Lycans?
Underworld: Rise of the Lycans was directed by Patrick Tatopoulos.
More films by Patrick Tatopoulos Who is in the cast of Underworld: Rise of the Lycans?
Underworld: Rise of the Lycans stars Michael Sheen, Bill Nighy and Rhona Mitra.
How much did Underworld: Rise of the Lycans make at the box office?
Underworld: Rise of the Lycans grossed $92.2 million worldwide ($45.8 million domestic, $46.4 million international) on a budget of $35 million.
How is Underworld: Rise of the Lycans rated?
Underworld: Rise of the Lycans has 6.5/10 on IMDb, 30% on Rotten Tomatoes, 44 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
Does Underworld: Rise of the Lycans have a post-credit scene?
No. Underworld: Rise of the Lycans has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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