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

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Underworld: Rise of the Lycans | Rotten Tomatoes (1) Hank Sartin Time Out Rated: 1/5 Nov 18, 2011 Full Review Underworld: Rise of the Lycans | Rotten Tomatoes (2) 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 Full Review Underworld: Rise of the Lycans | Rotten Tomatoes (3) 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 Full Review Underworld: Rise of the Lycans | Rotten Tomatoes (4) 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 Full Review Underworld: Rise of the Lycans | Rotten Tomatoes (5) Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com Likely to only please fans of the first two films. Rated: 2.0/4.0 Sep 26, 2020 Full Review Underworld: Rise of the Lycans | Rotten Tomatoes (6) Nikki Baughan Roll Credits Energetic, dark and satisfying, it does exactly what it says on the tin. Rated: 3/5 Oct 31, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Travis B Not bad i really hate prequels with established characters takes alot of the suspense out of it. Rated 3/5 Stars • Rated 3 out of 5 stars 10/15/24 Full Review William B Honestly, this seemed pretty lackluster and boring considering how much I enjoyed the first two films in the series. However, at some point, I will have to re-evaluate it. Rated 2.5/5 Stars • Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 10/11/24 Full Review Sean G This is honestly the most underrated prequel movies of all time I love how it straight up takes us back on how the war between vampires and Werewolfs started and it's ending left me off guard too 10/10 Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/30/24 Full Review Dustin R It may not be as good as the first two films in the series, but it was cool seeing how it all began! Rated 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/24/24 Full Review Jay H Poorly written/acted, and with plenty of indiscernible dialogue. This prequel is needless and largely worthless. Rated 2/5 Stars • Rated 2 out of 5 stars 07/24/24 Full Review ED M I really great sequel (prequel) of the underworld saga. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/13/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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Patrick Tatopoulos Director Michael Sheen Lucian Bill Nighy Viktor Rhona Mitra Sonja Steven Mackintosh Tannis Kevin Grevioux Raze
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Underworld: Rise of the Lycans: Official Clip - We Can Be Slaves Or We Can Be Lycans Underworld: Rise of the Lycans: Official Clip - We Can Be Slaves Or We Can Be Lycans 1:31 Underworld: Rise of the Lycans: Official Clip - Lycan Revenge Underworld: Rise of the Lycans: Official Clip - Lycan Revenge 2:50 Underworld: Rise of the Lycans: Official Clip - Thirty Lashings Underworld: Rise of the Lycans: Official Clip - Thirty Lashings 2:07 Underworld: Rise of the Lycans: Official Clip - Lucian Versus Viktor Underworld: Rise of the Lycans: Official Clip - Lucian Versus Viktor 3:04 Underworld: Rise of the Lycans: Official Clip - Goodbye My Love Underworld: Rise of the Lycans: Official Clip - Goodbye My Love 2:56 Underworld: Rise of the Lycans: Official Clip - For the Sake of Your Grandchild Underworld: Rise of the Lycans: Official Clip - For the Sake of Your Grandchild 3:00 Underworld: Rise of the Lycans: Official Clip - Are You With Me? Underworld: Rise of the Lycans: Official Clip - Are You With Me? 1:40 Underworld: Rise of the Lycans: Official Clip - Lucian's Escape Underworld: Rise of the Lycans: Official Clip - Lucian's Escape 2:26 Underworld: Rise of the Lycans: Official Clip - Escaped Underworld: Rise of the Lycans: Official Clip - Escaped 2:19 Underworld: Rise of the Lycans: Official Clip - A Lycan Unbounded Underworld: Rise of the Lycans: Official Clip - A Lycan Unbounded 2:43 View more videos

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(L-R) Michael Sheen as Lucian and Kevin Grevioux as Raze in "Underworld: Rise of the Lycans." (L-R) Director Patrick Tatopoulos and story creator/producer Len Wiseman on the set of "Underworld: Rise of the Lycans." Bill Nighy as Viktor and Rhona Mitra as Sonja in "Underworld: Rise of the Lycans." Rhona Mitra as Sonja and Bill Nighy as Viktor in "Underworld: Rise of the Lycans." Rhona Mitra as Sonja and Michael Sheen as Lucian in "Underworld: Rise of the Lycans." Steven Mackintosh as Tannis and Rhona Mitra as Sonja in "Underworld: Rise of the Lycans." Bill Nighy as Viktor in "Underworld: Rise of the Lycans." Michael Sheen as Lucian in "Underworld: Rise of the Lycans." Rhona Mitra as Sonja in "Underworld: Rise of the Lycans." Rhona Mitra as Sonja in "Underworld: Rise of the Lycans." View more photos

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
Lakeshore International, Screen Gems

Rating
R (Some Sexuality|Bloody Violence)

Genre
Fantasy, Action, Horror

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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