Underground (1928): cast, story & where to watch
1928 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1928, Underground is a drama film directed by Anthony Asquith, running about 84 minutes. “The Thrilling Romance of London's Underground Railways.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A working-class love story set in and around the London Underground of the 1920s. Two men - gentle Bill and brash Bert - meet and are attracted to the same woman on the same day at the same Underground station. But the lady chooses Bill, and Bert isn't the type to take rejection lightly...
Who’s in it. Underground stars Brian Aherne as Bill, Elissa Landi as Nell, Cyril McLaglen as Bert and Norah Baring as Kate Moy.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Underground has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from BFI Player. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Underground page.
If you liked it. Fans of Underground tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Underground (1928)?
- In GB, Underground is available to rent or buy from BFI Player. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Underground worth watching?
- Underground holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Underground?
- Underground stars Brian Aherne, Elissa Landi, Cyril McLaglen and Norah Baring.
- When was Underground released?
- Underground was released in 1928, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.