Underworld: Awakening (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2012, Underworld: Awakening is an action, fantasy and horror film directed by Måns Mårlind, running about 88 minutes. “Vengeance Returns” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Having escaped years of imprisonment, vampire warrioress Selene finds herself in a changed world where humans have discovered the existence of both Vampire and Lycan clans and are conducting an all-out war to eradicate both immortal species. Now Selene must battle the humans and a frightening new breed of super Lycans to ensure the death dealers' survival.
Who’s in it. Underworld: Awakening stars Kate Beckinsale as Selene, Stephen Rea as Dr. Jacob Lane, Michael Ealy as Detective Sebastian and Theo James as David, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Underworld: Awakening has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $160.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Underworld: Awakening page.
If you liked it. Fans of Underworld: Awakening 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: Awakening (2012)?
- In US, Underworld: Awakening is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Underworld: Awakening worth watching?
- Underworld: Awakening holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Underworld: Awakening?
- Underworld: Awakening stars Kate Beckinsale, Stephen Rea, Michael Ealy, Theo James and India Eisley.
- When was Underworld: Awakening released?
- Underworld: Awakening was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.