Underworld
“An immortal battle for supremacy.”
Synopsis
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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2016-02-18
Top Cast
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Kate Beckinsale
Selene
Scott Speedman
Michael Corvin
Michael Sheen
Lucian
Shane Brolly
Kraven
Bill Nighy
Viktor
Erwin Leder
Singe
Sophia Myles
Erika
Robbie Gee
Kahn
Wentworth Miller
Dr. Adam Lockwood
Kevin Grevioux
Raze
Zita Görög
Amelia
Scott McElroy
Soren
Richard Cetrone
Pierce
Mike Mukatis
Taylor
Dennis J. Kozeluh
Dignitary
Todd Schneider
Trix
Sándor Bolla
Rigel
Hank Amos
Nathaniel
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 19, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 19, 2003
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$22M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$95.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.35x
+$73.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Len Wiseman
- Screenplay & Story
- Danny McBride
- Original Score
- Paul Haslinger
- Original Title
- Underworld
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, United Kingdom, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Production Budget
- $22M
- Worldwide Gross
- $95.7M
- Production Studios
- Screen Gems, Lakeshore Entertainment, Subterranean Productions UK Ltd., Underworld Produktions GmbH, Laurinfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Len Wiseman
Danny McBride, Kevin Grevioux, Len Wiseman
Paul Haslinger
Tony Pierce-Roberts
Martin Hunter
Gary Lucchesi, Tom Rosenberg, Henry Winterstern, Robert Bernacchi, James McQuaide
Department Leadership Roster
Danny McBride
Screenplay
Gary Lucchesi
Producer
Tom Rosenberg
Producer
Martin Hunter
Editor
Paul Haslinger
Original Music Composer
Len Wiseman
Director
Patrick Tatopoulos
Production Design
Bruton Jones
Production Design
Tony Pierce-Roberts
Director of Photography
Wendy Partridge
Costume Design
Richard S. Wright
Producer
Brad Martin
Stunt Coordinator
Robert Duncan
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Underworld
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who directed Underworld?
Underworld was directed by Len Wiseman.
Who stars in Underworld?
The principal cast of Underworld includes Kate Beckinsale, Scott Speedman, Michael Sheen, Shane Brolly, Bill Nighy.
When was Underworld released and how long is it?
Underworld was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
What was the box office and production budget of Underworld?
Underworld had a reported production budget of $22M and grossed $95.7M at the worldwide box office (4.35 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Underworld?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Underworld was composed by Paul Haslinger.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Underworld?
Underworld holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 14A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).