Underworld: Rise of the Lycans
Seen it?2009 | 92 min | Fantasy, Action, Thriller
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With just 30% on Rotten Tomatoes and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, fantasy fans and action fans. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 32 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
A prequel to the first two Underworld films, this fantasy explains the origins of the feud between the Vampires and the Lycans. Aided by his secret love, Sonja, courageous Lucian leads the Lycans in battle against brutal Vampire king Viktor. Determined to break the king's enslavement of his people, Lucian faces off against the Death Dealer army in a bid for Lycan independence.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
30% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$92 million worldwide on a $35 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Patrick Tatopoulos
- Rhona MitraSonja
- Bill NighyViktor
- Michael SheenLucian
- Shane BrollyKraven
- Steven MackintoshAndreas Tanis
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- David AstonColoman
- Geraldine BrophyNobleman's Wife
- Leighton CardnoFearful Lycan
- Elizabeth HawthorneOrsova