The Underground Railroad (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Series · ★ 7.2
Released in 2021, The Underground Railroad is a drama and sci-fi & fantasy series.
What it’s about. Follow young Cora’s journey as she makes a desperate bid for freedom in the antebellum South. After escaping her Georgia plantation for the rumored Underground Railroad, Cora discovers no mere metaphor, but an actual railroad full of engineers and conductors, and a secret network of tracks and tunnels beneath the Southern soil.
Who’s in it. The Underground Railroad stars Thuso Mbedu as Cora Randall, Chase W. Dillon as Homer, Joel Edgerton as Arnold Ridgeway and Kylee D. Allen as Molly, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Underground Railroad has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Thirteen. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Underground Railroad page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Underground Railroad tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Underground Railroad (2021)?
- In US, The Underground Railroad is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Thirteen. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Underground Railroad worth watching?
- The Underground Railroad holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and sci-fi & fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Underground Railroad?
- The Underground Railroad stars Thuso Mbedu, Chase W. Dillon, Joel Edgerton, Kylee D. Allen and Trayce Malachi.
- When was The Underground Railroad released?
- The Underground Railroad was released in 2021.