Children Underground (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2001, Children Underground is a documentary film directed by Edet Belzberg, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. Children Underground follows the story of five street children, aged eight to sixteen who live in a subway station in Bucharest, Romania. The street kids are encountered daily by commuting adults, who pass them by in the station as they starve, swindle, and steal, all while searching desperately for a fresh can of paint to get high with.
Who’s in it. Children Underground stars Cristina Ionescu as Herself, Mihai Alexandre Tudose as Himself, Violeta 'Macarena' Rosu as Herself and Ana Turturica as Herself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Children Underground has been warmly received by audiences.
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 Children Underground page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Children Underground (2001)?
- In US, Children Underground 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 Children Underground worth watching?
- Children Underground holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Children Underground?
- Children Underground stars Cristina Ionescu, Mihai Alexandre Tudose, Violeta 'Macarena' Rosu, Ana Turturica and Marian Turturica.
- When was Children Underground released?
- Children Underground was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.