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Underground Review (1995) — 84% Celluloid Score

Directed by Emir Kusturica · 1995 ·

Short answer

Is Underground worth watching?

Yes. Underground (1995) earns an 84% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.

84%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

90% Editorial Rating
92% Audience snapshot · excluded
80 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4.2
8 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
2h 50m
Age rating
15 (UK) · 15 (South Korea)
Cast
Predrag 'Miki' Manojlović , Lazar Ristovski , Mirjana Joković , Slavko Štimac , Ernst Stötzner , Srđan 'Žika' Todorović , Mirjana Karanović , Milena Pavlović Čučilović , Danilo 'Bata' Stojković , Borivoje Todorović
Country
Yugoslavia
Language
Serbian

Also known as Подземље Underground - Mentiras de Guerra アンダーグラウンド 언더그라운드 地下 地下社會 Yeraltı

Where to watch

Streaming availability varies by region — our catalogue lists BFI Player in the United Kingdom. Check local listings for your region.

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Where to watch Underground by country

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South Korea Wavve
United Kingdom BFI Player

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (90/100).
  • Audiences widely enjoyed it (92%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (80/100).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.2/5).
  • IMDb users score it 8/10.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded comedy, drama, war pick
  • Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience

Not ideal for

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    Is Underground worth watching?

    Yes — Underground earns an 84% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded comedy, drama, war pick.

    Celluloid verdict

    Underground — Palme d'Or at Cannes 1995. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    What is Underground about?

    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.

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    Underground: frequently asked questions

    Is Underground worth watching?

    Yes. Underground (1995) has a Celluloid Score of 84%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    Where can I watch Underground?

    In the United States you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Wavve in South Korea; BFI Player in the United Kingdom. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is Underground?

    Underground runs 2 hours 50 minutes (170 minutes).

    What is Underground rated?

    Underground is rated 15 in the UK and 15 in South Korea. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in Underground?

    Underground is directed by Emir Kusturica and stars Predrag 'Miki' Manojlović, Lazar Ristovski, Mirjana Joković, Slavko Štimac, Ernst Stötzner.

    What is the Metascore for Underground?

    Metacritic's Metascore for Underground is 80 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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