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Underworld: Rise of the Lycans

  • 20092009
  • RR
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
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Rhona Mitra in Underworld: Rise of the Lycans (2009)
An origins story centered on the centuries-old feud between the the race of aristocratic vampires known as Death Dealers, and their onetime slaves, the Lycans.
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An origins story centered on the centuries-old feud between the race of aristocratic vampires and their onetime slaves, the Lycans.An origins story centered on the centuries-old feud between the race of aristocratic vampires and their onetime slaves, the Lycans.An origins story centered on the centuries-old feud between the race of aristocratic vampires and their onetime slaves, the Lycans.

IMDb RATING
6.5/10
158K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,947
853
  • Director
    • Patrick Tatopoulos
  • Writers
    • Danny McBride
    • Dirk Blackman
    • Howard McCain
  • Stars
    • Rhona Mitra
    • Michael Sheen
    • Bill Nighy
Top credits
  • Director
    • Patrick Tatopoulos
  • Writers
    • Danny McBride
    • Dirk Blackman
    • Howard McCain
  • Stars
    • Rhona Mitra
    • Michael Sheen
    • Bill Nighy
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 211User reviews
    • 173Critic reviews
    • 44Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

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    Top cast

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    Rhona Mitra
    Rhona Mitra
    • Sonjaas Sonja
    Michael Sheen
    Michael Sheen
    • Lucianas Lucian
    Bill Nighy
    Bill Nighy
    • Viktoras Viktor
    Steven Mackintosh
    Steven Mackintosh
    • Tannisas Tannis
    Kevin Grevioux
    Kevin Grevioux
    • Razeas Raze
    David Aston
    David Aston
    • Colomanas Coloman
    Geraldine Brophy
    Geraldine Brophy
    • Nobleman's Wifeas Nobleman's Wife
    Leighton Cardno
    • Fearful Lycanas Fearful Lycan
    Alex Carroll
    • Young Lucianas Young Lucian
    • (as Alexander Carroll)
    Elizabeth Hawthorne
    Elizabeth Hawthorne
    • Orsovaas Orsova
    Jason Hood
    • Death Dealeras Death Dealer
    Mark Mitchinson
    Mark Mitchinson
    • Noblemanas Nobleman
    Tania Nolan
    Tania Nolan
    • Lukaas Luka
    Craig Parker
    Craig Parker
    • Sabasas Sabas
    Timothy Raby
    • Janoshas Janosh
    • (as Tim Raby)
    Larry Rew
    Larry Rew
    • Kostaas Kosta
    Peter Tait
    • Gyorgas Gyorg
    Olivia Taylforth
    • Young Sonjaas Young Sonja
    • Director
      • Patrick Tatopoulos
    • Writers
      • Danny McBride(screenplay) (story) (characters)
      • Dirk Blackman(screenplay)
      • Howard McCain(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    The prequel story traces the origins of the centuries-old blood feud between the aristocratic vampires and their onetime slaves, the Lycans. In the Dark Ages, a young Lycan named Lucian emerges as a powerful leader who rallies the werewolves to rise up against Viktor, the cruel vampire king who has enslaved them. Lucian is joined by his secret lover, Sonja, in his battle against the Vampire army and his struggle for Lycan freedom. —Anonymous
    vampireslavewerewolfprequelsword fight112 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Every war has a beginning.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Fantasy
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for bloody violence and some sexuality
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      No mention is made of Lucian's father in the movie. His mother is shown as a werewolf, so there are two possibilities: (1) Lucian's father was another werewolf, and Lucian is simply a mutant, or (2) Lucian's mother was human but got bitten and turned into a werewolf while she was still pregnant, making Lucian half-human and half-wolf (Lycan). Most viewers favor the second possibility.
    • Goofs
      (at around 18 mins) When Sonja is riding out to greet the human nobles and receives her "sharpened" sword from Lucian, you can see she doesn't know how to properly wear/carry the sword while on horseback and the sword actually falls out of its scabbard. There is a quick cell-change as this happens and the sword magically puts itself back in the scabbard and rights itself.
    • Quotes

      Lucian: I've lived by their rules my entire life. I've protected them. envied them. and for what? To be treated like an animal. We are not animals! Is this want you want? We can be slaves, or we can be... LYCANS!

    • Connections
      Featured in The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Star Trek/Rudo y Cursi/Next Day Air (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      Board Up the House (Renholder Remix)
      Written by William Jordan, Mookie Singleman, Michael Sochynsky
      Performed by Genghis Tron
      Courtesy of Relapse Records

    User reviews211

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Underworld
    Even though I knew what was gonna happen because the story was told in the first one but that didn't make it repetitive or not entertaining for me. Again these films aren't masterpiece but they are pure entertainment.
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    • MR_Heraclius
    • Feb 22, 2020

    FAQ11

    • What is "Underworld: Rise of the Lycans" about?
    • Is "Underworld: Rise of the Lycans" based on a book?
    • Is it important to watch the first two "Underworld" movies before seeing this movie?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 23, 2009 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • New Zealand
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Underworld 3
    • Filming locations
      • Auckland, New Zealand
    • Production companies
      • Screen Gems
      • Lakeshore Entertainment
      • Lakeshore Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $35,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $45,802,315
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $20,828,511
      • Jan 25, 2009
    • Gross worldwide
      • $92,158,961
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 32 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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