Vampire and werewolf fall in love despite rivalry. Blu-ray Digital HD Year 2003 Theatrical Release 2003-09-19 Video Release 2004-01-06 Studio Sony Pictures Genre Action MPAA Rating R CARA strong violence/gore and some language Color Color Runtime 121 Animated Live-Action Full Synopsis Underworld reimagines Vampires as a secretive clan of modern, aristocratic sophisticates whose mortal enemies are the Lycans werewolves , a shrewd gang of street thugs who prowl the city's underbelly. The balance of power is upset when a beautiful young Vampire and a nascent Lycan deadly rivals for centuries fall in love. Len Wiseman directs Kate Beckinsdale and Scott Speedman in a fast-paced, modern-day tale of deadly action, ruthless intrigue and forbidden love, all set against the backdrop of an ancient feud between the two tribes in a timeless, Gothic metropolis. Director Len Wiseman Cast Len Wiseman; Kate Beckinsale; Scott Speedman; Shane Brolly; Michael Sheen; Bill Nighy; Erwin Leder; Sophia Myles; Todd Schneider