Slaves to the Underground (1997): cast, story & where to watch

1997 · Film · ★ 4.8

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Released in 1997, Slaves to the Underground is a comedy, drama and music film directed by Kristine Peterson, running about 93 minutes. “Love sex insanity. Thank God you're only young once.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. The grunge girl band "No Exits" is just about to get a record deal. At this time Jimmy is appearing again, the former boy-friend of the band guitarist Shelly. She had left him because his friend had raped her. But he doesn't know that - up to now. Shelly has fallen in love with the band singer Suzy in the meantime. But she still loves Jimmy, too. So she moves to him again, what Suzy doesn't like that all. Especially because she is becoming a feminist.

Who’s in it. Slaves to the Underground stars Molly Gross as Shelly, Jason Bortz as Jimmy, Marisa Ryan as Suzy and Natacha La Ferriere as Zoe, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Slaves to the Underground has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Slaves to the Underground page.

If you liked it. Fans of Slaves to the Underground tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Slaves to the Underground (1997)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Slaves to the Underground change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Slaves to the Underground worth watching?
Slaves to the Underground holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Slaves to the Underground?
Slaves to the Underground stars Molly Gross, Jason Bortz, Marisa Ryan, Natacha La Ferriere and Bob Neuwirth.
When was Slaves to the Underground released?
Slaves to the Underground was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.