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Underworld: Rise of the Lycans

2009·Movie
1h 32min·R
51
MediocreGoodWatch score

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High energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Epic and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Romance6
  • Catharsis6
  • Pathos5

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy1
  • Dark Humor1

World

Fantasy, history, and war

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography8
  • Visual Stylization8
  • Editing7

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About

Every war has a beginning.

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.
Vampire vs. Lycan SagaGothic ActionFantasy PrequelIntense CombatForbidden LoveRebellion StoryDark MythologyHigh Stakes ConflictStylized Visuals

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Where can I stream Underworld: Rise of the Lycans legally?

Underworld: Rise of the Lycans is included with a subscription to Philo, YouTube TV, and Starz in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Underworld: Rise of the Lycans worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 30%, and Metacritic 44). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Underworld: Rise of the Lycans rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Underworld: Rise of the Lycans?

1 h 32 min

Underworld: Rise of the Lycans runs 1 h 32 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Underworld: Rise of the Lycans?

Critics37
Audiences66

Not quite. Audiences rate Underworld: Rise of the Lycans higher (66) than critics (37). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Underworld: Rise of the Lycans a box office hit?

Budget$35 million
Box office$92 million

Yes. It cost about $35 million to make and earned $92 million worldwide, 2.6 times its budget.

What language is Underworld: Rise of the Lycans in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Underworld: Rise of the Lycans?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Underworld: Rise of the Lycans in 108 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Underworld: Rise of the Lycans use?

IronyDo Not Taunt CthulhuMissing MomI'll Kill You!Call-BackHoist by His Own PetardCall-ForwardForeshadowingAnachronism StewMonster/Slayer RomanceWire FuCalling the Old Man Outand 23 more

TV Tropes lists 35 storytelling tropes for Underworld: Rise of the Lycans, including Irony, Do Not Taunt Cthulhu, Missing Mom.