Underworld (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 1985, Underworld is an action, horror and science fiction film directed by George Pavlou, running about 103 minutes. “A horrible experiment. A criminal empire. One thing in common...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When high class hooker Nicole is kidnapped from her brothel, Rich businessman Hugo Motherskille hires her ex love Roy Bain to find her. Investigating the disappearance, he eventually finds traces that lead to Dr. Savary, who has produced a strange white powder that's coveted by a race of deformed human beings who live in the underworld in the sewers below the city.
Who’s in it. Underworld stars Denholm Elliott as Dr. Savary, Steven Berkoff as Hugo Motherskille, Nicola Cowper as Nicole and Larry Lamb as Roy Bain, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, Underworld has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Underworld page.
If you liked it. Fans of Underworld tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Underworld (1985)?
- In US, Underworld is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Underworld worth watching?
- Underworld holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Underworld?
- Underworld stars Denholm Elliott, Steven Berkoff, Nicola Cowper, Larry Lamb and Irina Brook.
- When was Underworld released?
- Underworld was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.