Underworld: Rise of the Lycans

Release Date: Friday, January 23, 2009 Nationwide

Rhona Mitra, Bill Nighy, Danny McBride, Steven Mackintosh, Henry Winterstern, Michael Sheen, Len Wiseman, Tom Rosenberg, Gary Lucchesi, Patrick Tatopoulos, Kevin Grevioux, Skip Williamson

R Action 1 hr, 32 m

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Plot

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"Underworld: Rise of the Lycans" delves into the origins of the centuries-old blood feud between the aristocratic vampires, known as Death Dealers, and the barbaric Lycans (werewolves). A young Lycan, Lucian (Michael Sheen), emerges as a powerful leader who rallies the werewolves to rise up against Viktor (Bill Nighy), the cruel vampire king who has persecuted them for hundreds of years. Lucian is joined by his secret lover, the beautiful vampire Sonja (Rhona Mitra), in his battle to free the Lycans from their brutal enslavement.
Action Adventure Fantasy Horror Sci-Fi Thriller Prequel

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The film's director Patrick Tatopoulos last directed Nonstop and Suspension. The film's writer Danny McBride last wrote Halloween Ends and Halloween Kills.

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Producers
Gary Lucchesi
Tom Rosenberg
Skip Williamson
Len Wiseman
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Additional Information

MPA Rating
R Restricted for bloody violence and some sexuality
Runtime
1 hr, 32 m
Tagline
Not available
Also known as
Underworld 3

Language
English

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Release Dates

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Underworld: Rise of the Lycans was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, January 23, 2009 . in around 2,942 theaters There were 5 other movies released on the same date, including Inkheart, Killshot and Possession.



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Fri., Jul. 24, 2009

  • Added the Blu-ray release date of May 12, 2009

  • Added the DVD release date of May 12, 2009

  • Added a running time of 92 minutes

  • Added the soundtrack release date of January 20, 2009

  • Added Henry Winterstern to the credits

  • Added Steven Mackintosh to the credits

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