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6 Underground

6 Underground

Action · Comedy · Thriller · 2019

After faking his death, a tech billionaire recruits a team of international operatives for a bold and bloody mission to take down a brutal dictator.

Movie details

6 Underground

“They say no one can save the world. Meet no one.”

2019 Action · Comedy · Thriller 2h 8m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

6.3 / 10

Community rating

After faking his death, a tech billionaire recruits a team of international operatives for a bold and bloody mission to take down a brutal dictator.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over 6 Underground?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Michael Bay

Written by

Rhett Reese · Paul Wernick

Ryan Reynolds

Ryan Reynolds

One

Mélanie Laurent

Mélanie Laurent

Two

Manuel Garcia-Rulfo

Manuel Garcia-Rulfo

Three

Ben Hardy

Ben Hardy

Four

Adria Arjona

Adria Arjona

Five

Dave Franco

Dave Franco

Six

Corey Hawkins

Corey Hawkins

Seven

Court is in session

Put 6 Underground on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.