Underworld (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1996, Underworld is an action, comedy, thriller and drama film directed by Roger Christian, running about 95 minutes. “Sometimes revenge is the best therapy.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A crook sets out to get revenge on the thugs who hurt his father in this bloody noir-style crime drama. After being released from prison, Johnny Crown (Denis Leary) goes after Frank (Joe Mantegna), one of the mobsters involved in a series of Father's Day killings. But Johnny isn't certain Frank is responsible for his father's injuries and seeks help from a sex therapist (Annabella Sciorra) to make sure he's got the right man.
Who’s in it. Underworld stars Denis Leary as Johnny Crown / Johnny Alt, Joe Mantegna as Frank Gavilan / Frank Cassady / Richard Essex, Annabella Sciorra as Dr. Leah and Larry Bishop as Ned Lynch, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Underworld has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Starz Apple TV Channel. 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 (1996)?
- In US, Underworld is available to stream on Starz Apple TV Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Underworld worth watching?
- Underworld holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Underworld?
- Underworld stars Denis Leary, Joe Mantegna, Annabella Sciorra, Larry Bishop and Abe Vigoda.
- When was Underworld released?
- Underworld was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.