Children Underground
2001, Romanian. Directed by Edet Belzberg.
Children Underground follows the story of five street children, aged eight to sixteen who live in a subway station in Bucharest, Romania. The street kids are encountered daily by commuting adults, who pass them by in the station as they starve, swindle, and steal, all while searching desperately for a fresh can of paint to get high with.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Romanian
- Rated
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- Released
- 19 September 2001
- Country
- Romania, United States of America
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Children Underground: quick answers
Is Children Underground worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.6/10 from 40 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Children Underground?
Children Underground runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Does Children Underground have a post-credits scene?
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Children Underground parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Children Underground on?
Children Underground isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like Children Underground?
If you liked Children Underground, try Dark Days, Bruce Lee and the Outlaw, Acasă, My Home.
Who directed Children Underground?
Children Underground (2001) was directed by Edet Belzberg and stars Cristina Ionescu, Mihai Alexandre Tudose, Violeta 'Macarena' Rosu.