Underworld: Rise of the Lycans

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Underworld: Rise of the Lycans

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Released Jan 23, 2009

1h 32m

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Horror

Mystery & Thriller

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Viktor (Bill Nighy), the cruel king of the vampires, has persecuted the Lycans for centuries. Young Lycan Lucian (Michael Sheen) rallies his people against Viktor and his Death Dealer warriors. With his secret lover Sonja (Rhona Mitra), a vampire, at his side, Lucian leads the werewolves in a final battle to break free of enslavement -- or die trying.

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Critics Consensus

Despite the best efforts of its competent cast, Underworld: Rise of the Lycans is an indistinguishable and unnecessary prequel.

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Robbie Collin

News of the World

Basically it's Frost/Nixon to Dross/Vixen. And there's plenty to be ashamed of.

Rated: 2/5

Jan 30, 2009

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Eddie Cockrell

Sydney Morning Herald

The numerous action sequences, while imaginative, lack a visual cohesion that allows them to be fully appreciated.

Rated: 2/5

Jan 29, 2009

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Jason Anderson

Toronto Star

Underworld: Rise of the Lycans is as unnecessary as it is uninvolving. Only fans desperate to learn how the whole vampire-werewolf conflict began are likely to get anything out of this viewing experience.

Rated: 1/4

Jan 26, 2009

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

An efficient yarn about an uprising that, though we know the grim outcome, makes for a watchable diversion, even if it leaves a bad taste in your mouth.

Rated: 2.5/4

Dec 15, 2023

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

Likely to only please fans of the first two films.

Rated: 2.0/4.0

Sep 26, 2020

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Nikki Baughan

Roll Credits

Energetic, dark and satisfying, it does exactly what it says on the tin.

Rated: 3/5

Oct 31, 2019

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Justin W

Even this installation maybe indistinguishable and unnecessary prequel but I appreciate the existence and the legendary setup. The love of passion versus the love of the Father, both unconditional; drama in the family.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/12/25

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Stephen C

Success in 1 hour and 32 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated R for Some Sexuality and Bloody Violence!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/14/25

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Liam D

It has the usually underworld cliches of being cool but actually being really stupid but the solid cast makes it one of the better movies in the franchise

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

06/07/25

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Ma. Catherine V

It's a great prequel.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/01/25

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Sankalp good S

I absolutely enjoy it more than Underworld Mitra n sheen nighy performances r great fabulous a absolutely Romeo and Juliet action packed adaptation i ever seen 😃♥️💯💯👏👌👊🎉🥳

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/05/24

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Alex r

Very good movie. It expands the universe and fills in the gap for certain characters. The only reason it isn't better is that it feels much more tame than previous entries in the series. The acting works and script works its just not as good as the last two films and it suffers from comparison. The film was worth watching as a fan of the franchise.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/31/24

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Synopsis

Viktor (Bill Nighy), the cruel king of the vampires, has persecuted the Lycans for centuries. Young Lycan Lucian (Michael Sheen) rallies his people against Viktor and his Death Dealer warriors. With his secret lover Sonja (Rhona Mitra), a vampire, at his side, Lucian leads the werewolves in a final battle to break free of enslavement -- or die trying.

Director: Patrick Tatopoulos
Producer: Gary Lucchesi, Tom Rosenberg, Len Wiseman, Richard S. Wright
Screenwriter: Danny McBride, Dirk Blackman, Howard McCain
Distributor: Screen Gems
Production Co: Screen Gems, Lakeshore International
Rating: R (Some Sexuality|Bloody Violence)
Genre: Fantasy, Action, Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 23, 2009, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 16, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $45.8M
Runtime: 1h 32m

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