The Underneath (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 5.8

Released in 1995, The Underneath is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Steven Soderbergh, running about 99 minutes. “For passion, betrayal and murder... there's still no place like home.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Michael Chambers has come home to Austin, Texas to his mother who's starting a new life, to his brother whose driven by old jealousies, and to Rachel—the woman he married and then betrayed with his passion for gambling. Now she's together with Tommy, so Michael devises a plan to get Rachel out from under Tommy's control.
Who’s in it. The Underneath stars Peter Gallagher as Michael Chambers, Alison Elliott as Rachel, William Fichtner as Tommy Dundee and Adam Trese as David Chambers, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Underneath has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 The Underneath page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Underneath tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Underneath (1995)?
- In US, The Underneath is available to 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 The Underneath worth watching?
- The Underneath holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Underneath?
- The Underneath stars Peter Gallagher, Alison Elliott, William Fichtner, Adam Trese and Joe Don Baker.
- When was The Underneath released?
- The Underneath was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.
