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Mortal Kombat

2021 · 1h 50m · Action · Fantasy · Adventure

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Washed-up MMA fighter Cole Young, unaware of his heritage, and hunted by Emperor Shang Tsung's best warrior, Sub-Zero, seeks out and trains with Earth's greatest champ…

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WHAT IT'S ABOUT

Washed-up MMA fighter Cole Young, unaware of his heritage, and hunted by Emperor Shang Tsung's best warrior, Sub-Zero, seeks out and trains with Earth's greatest champions as he prepares to stand against the enemies of Outworld in a high stakes battle for the universe.

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84/100
WORTH IT
WORTH ITWashed-up MMA fighter Cole Young, unaware of his heritage, and hunted by Emperor Shang Tsung's best warrior, Sub-Zero, seeks out and trains with Earth's greatest champ…

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Does this belong in your night?

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WHY THIS MIGHT BE FOR YOU

01The setup points to a conflict-driven story shaped by war and its human cost
02A manageable 110-minute runtime and a fast, momentum-first watch define the practical movie-night fit
03Its 7.0/10 TMDB audience score across 7,016 votes gives the recommendation a meaningful crowd signal

MOVIHERO EDITORIAL

Should you watch Mortal Kombat?

Mortal Kombat belongs in your night if you are ready for conflict, danger, and the human consequences of war. It is a fast, momentum-first watch, with a manageable 110-minute runtime, and the Watch Profile puts attention at 4/10 and emotional impact at 4/10. The overall profile gives it a solid case when that experience matches your mood.

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PERFECT IF

01you are ready for conflict, danger, and the human consequences of war
02you want a fast, momentum-first watch rather than something deliberately slow
03you want a manageable 110-minute runtime

THINK TWICE IF

01war or combat is heavier than what you want tonight
02you want something quiet and unhurried
03you want to avoid a more violent watch

WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE

Watch Profile

Seven signals for the experience itself — from the pace of the night to how much attention it asks from you.

Pacing10/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending3/10
Scary1/10
Violence7/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required4/10
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CAST & CREW

The people who make it land.

Simon McQuoid portrait
Simon McQuoidDirector
Lewis Tan portrait
Lewis TanCole Young
Jessica McNamee portrait
Jessica McNameeSonya Blade
Mehcad Brooks portrait
Mehcad BrooksJax
Josh Lawson portrait
Josh LawsonKano
Ludi Lin portrait
Ludi LinLiu Kang
Max Huang portrait
Max HuangKung Lao
Tadanobu Asano portrait
Tadanobu AsanoLord Raiden
Chin Han portrait
Chin HanShang Tsung
Hiroyuki Sanada portrait
Hiroyuki SanadaHanzo Hasashi / Scorpion