Underground (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1941, Underground is a drama, adventure, war and romance film directed by Vincent Sherman, running about 95 minutes. “The World's Secret Battlefront!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A World War II Hollywood propaganda film detailing the dark underside of Nazism and the Third Reich set between two brothers, Kurt and Erik Franken, whom are SS officers in the Nazi party. Kurt learns and exposes the evils of the system to Erik and tries to convince him of the immoral stance that marches under the symbol of the swastika.
Who’s in it. Underground stars Jeffrey Lynn as Kurt Franken, Philip Dorn as Eric Franken, Kaaren Verne as Sylvia Helmuth and Ludwig Stössel as Gustav Muller, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Underground has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Troma NOW. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Underground page.
If you liked it. Fans of Underground tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Underground (1941)?
- In US, Underground is available to stream on Troma NOW. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Underground worth watching?
- Underground holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Underground?
- Underground stars Jeffrey Lynn, Philip Dorn, Kaaren Verne, Ludwig Stössel and Arthur Tovey.
- When was Underground released?
- Underground was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.