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We know so little of the world beneath our feet. To most it is a place only of fear and darkness, though to a brave few it is one of knowledge and wonder to be found nowhere else. Based on the bestselling book by Robert Macfarlane, from production companies Sandbox Films, Protozoa Pictures, Planet Octopus Studios and Spring Films, UNDERLAND is a cinematic documentary that voyages into worlds rarely glimpsed by human eyes. Beginning in the shallow soils beneath an old ash tree, we travel alongside several 'astronauts of the underworld' into ancient sacred caves, flooded storm drains, melting glaciers, underwater burial chambers and a deep underground laboratory built to solve the mysteries of the Universe. Narrated by Oscar-nominated Sandra Hüller, and with a uniquely poetic approach, UNDERLAND is a deep dive into the Earth that ultimately presents a groundbreaking vision for rethinking our lives on this fragile surface.

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Manohla Dargis New York Times 1d
This is that rare movie that could do with a longer running time, which would, perhaps, give it greater depth. Go to Full Review Philip De Semlyen Time Out Mar 26
3/5
The photography is spectacular. Petit and his crew have abseiled, crawled and waded through the darkness to chart the earth’s shadowy recesses. Go to Full Review Peter Bradshaw Guardian Mar 25
3/5
There are some arresting questions and potent images in Rob Petit’s ruminative essay-documentary Underland. Go to Full Review Christopher Campbell Nonfics (Substack) 2h
In addition to all that Underland makes viewers think about with its themes involving space, time, myth, mystery, memory, physical relics, and theoretical "ghosts," the film offers a magnificent visual and aural experience. Go to Full Review Todd Jorgenson Cinemalogue 5h
Inspiring both wondrous curiosity and cautious trepidation, this fascinating documentary about the world beneath our feet is as beautiful as it is haunting. Go to Full Review Mark Dujsik Mark Reviews Movies 1d
3/4
Underland brings us to some dark places, both literally and figuratively, and it's a fascinating, haunting journey. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Robert Petit

Director

Sandra Hüller

Narrator

Robert Macfarlane

Screenwriter

Robert Petit

Screenwriter

Darren Aronofsky

Producer

Ari Handel

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Synopsis We know so little of the world beneath our feet. To most it is a place only of fear and darkness, though to a brave few it is one of knowledge and wonder to be found nowhere else. Based on the bestselling book by Robert Macfarlane, from production companies Sandbox Films, Protozoa Pictures, Planet Octopus Studios and Spring Films, UNDERLAND is a cinematic documentary that voyages into worlds rarely glimpsed by human eyes. Beginning in the shallow soils beneath an old ash tree, we travel alongside several 'astronauts of the underworld' into ancient sacred caves, flooded storm drains, melting glaciers, underwater burial chambers and a deep underground laboratory built to solve the mysteries of the Universe. Narrated by Oscar-nominated Sandra Hüller, and with a uniquely poetic approach, UNDERLAND is a deep dive into the Earth that ultimately presents a groundbreaking vision for rethinking our lives on this fragile surface.
Director
Robert Petit
Producer
Darren Aronofsky, Ari Handel, Lauren Greenwood, Jessica Harrop
Screenwriter
Robert Macfarlane, Robert Petit
Distributor
Oscilloscope Laboratories
Production Co
Sandbox Films, Spring Films, Planet Octopus Studios, Protozoa Pictures
Genre
Documentary, Nature
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 4, 2026, Limited
Runtime
1h 19m