Underground (1995): cast, story & where to watch

1995 · Film · ★ 7.8

Underground poster

Released in 1995, Underground is a comedy, drama and war film directed by Emir Kusturica, running about 170 minutes. “ONCE UPON A TIME THERE WAS A COUNTRY” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A group of Serbian socialists prepares for the war in a surreal underground filled by parties, tragedies, love and hate.

Who’s in it. Underground stars Miki Manojlović as Marko Dren, Lazar Ristovski as Petar 'Crni' Popara, Mirjana Joković as Natalija Zovkov and Slavko Štimac as Ivan Dren, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Underground has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kino Film Collection and 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 Underground page.

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Underground (1995)?
In US, Underground is available to stream on Kino Film Collection, and 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 Underground worth watching?
Underground holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Underground?
Underground stars Miki Manojlović, Lazar Ristovski, Mirjana Joković, Slavko Štimac and Ernst Stötzner.
When was Underground released?
Underground was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 170 minutes.