Underground (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1976, Underground is a documentary film directed by Haskell Wexler, running about 87 minutes. “The Film The FBI Didn't Want You To See” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Underground is a 1976 documentary film about the Weathermen, founded as a militant faction of the Students for a Democratic Society (SDS), who fought to overthrow the U.S. government during the 1960s and 1970s. The film consists of interviews with members of the group after they went underground and footage of the anti-war and civil rights protests of the time. It was directed by Emile de Antonio, Haskell Wexler and Mary Lampson, later subpoenaed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation in an attempt to confiscate the film footage in order to gain information that would help them arrest the Weathermen. (Wikipedia)
Who’s in it. Underground stars Bill Ayers as Himself, Kathy Boudin as Herself, Emile de Antonio as Himself and Bernardine Dohrn as Herself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Underground has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Underground page.
If you liked it. Fans of Underground tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Underground (1976)?
- In US, Underground is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Underground worth watching?
- Underground holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Underground?
- Underground stars Bill Ayers, Kathy Boudin, Emile de Antonio, Bernardine Dohrn and Jeff Jones.
- When was Underground released?
- Underground was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.