Official movie poster for Underground (1995), a comedy drama film

Underground(1995)

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ONCE UPON A TIME THERE WAS A COUNTRY

7.7(799)2h 50m1995-10-25
ComedyDramaWar

Underground Synopsis

Black marketeers Marko and Blacky manufacture and sell weapons to the Communist resistance in WWII Belgrade, living the good life along the way. Marko's surreal duplicity propels him up the ranks of the Communist Party, and he eventually abandons Blacky and steals his girlfriend. After a lengthy stay in a below-ground shelter, the couple reemerges during the Yugoslav Civil War of the 1990s as Marko sees the opportunity to exploit the situation.

Underground (1995) is a comedy, drama and war film directed by Emir Kusturica, released on October 25, 1995 with a runtime of 2h 50m. It stars Predrag 'Miki' Manojlović, Lazar Ristovski, Mirjana Joković and Slavko Štimac. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 799 ratings.

Director:
Emir Kusturica
Writers:
Dušan Kovačević, Dušan Kovačević, Emir Kusturica
Producers:
Alain Depardieu, Milorad Vučelić
Cinematographer:
Vilko Filač
Composer:
Goran Bregović
Production:
CiBy 2000, Pandora Film, Novofilm, Barrandov Studio, Komuna, RTS
Budget:
$14,000,000
Revenue:
$182,134
Status:
Released

Underground (1995) Trailer

Watch the official trailer for Underground before you stream it.

Underground Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 799 ratings.

Filipe Manuel Neto

3/10

**A black comedy made for a restricted audience.** The film follows much of Yugoslav history, from its occupation by the Germans during World War II to its dismemberment. This is done through a small handful of characters: Marko and Blacky are friends, but follow different life paths: one becomes a kind of boss of the Communist Party, the other the head of a clandestine arms factory, which helps the another to get…

Reviewed on April 20, 2023

CinemaSerf

7/10

Though this is a bit hit and miss, and I do wonder just how many editions of the BBC's "'Allo 'Allo" director Emir Kusturica had watched, this is still quite an entertaining look at the evolution of Yugoslavia from it's wartime Chetnik phase through until the dismantling of the country following the death of Tito. It's split into three distinct parts, and the start reminded me a little of the beginning of "Hannibal…

Reviewed on May 27, 2024

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Underground – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Underground online?

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Underground (1995) is available to stream on Kino Film Collection, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in Underground?

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The main cast of Underground (1995) includes Predrag 'Miki' Manojlović, Lazar Ristovski, Mirjana Joković, Slavko Štimac and Ernst Stötzner. The film was directed by Emir Kusturica. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Underground released?

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Underground was released on October 25, 1995 and runs for 2h 50m.

Is Underground worth watching?

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Underground (1995) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 799 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Underground?

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Yes. The official Underground trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.