Underworld poster

Underworld (2003)

Film · 2h 2m · Rated R

Action, Fantasy, Thriller

A vampire warrior falls for a peace-loving werewolf, igniting a centuries-old war with pulpy, brisk action.

Suspenseful. A full-attention watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.

Streaming on MGM+ and Starz.

Underworld parents guide

No surprises for an R: moderate sex and nudity, and brutal violence.

Scare
Mildly scary
A few tense or eerie moments.
Jump scares
A couple
One or two sudden jolts.
Gore
Graphic gore
Blood and wounds shown clearly.
Violence
Brutal violence
Our top level for violence.
Sex and nudity
Moderate
Moderate means a sex scene or nudity on screen, even brief, or sexual violence that is described or implied but never shown.
Language
Moderate
Some strong profanity, a few f-words.

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Three questions

Is Underworld scary?
Only a little. Underworld has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.
How gory is Underworld?
Graphic gore and brutal violence. If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
What is Underworld rated, and is it OK for kids?
Rated R, and it earns it: moderate sex and nudity, brutal violence, and some strong language. Not one for kids.

What is Underworld about?

Vampires and werewolves have waged a nocturnal war against each other for centuries. But all bets are off when a female vampire warrior named Selene, who's famous for her strength and werewolf-hunting prowess, becomes smitten with a peace-loving male werewolf, Michael, who wants to end the war.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

It leaves things open rather than tying them up.

Cast and crew

Directed byLen Wiseman
StarringKate Beckinsale, Scott Speedman, Michael Sheen, Shane Brolly, Bill Nighy, Erwin Leder

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