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Mortal Engines

2018·Movie
2h 8min·PG-13
46
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Metacritic446.0Rotten Tomatoes26%48%

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A , sci-fi movie: , but never scary, .

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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About

Some scars never heal

Many thousands of years in the future, Earth’s cities roam the globe on huge wheels, devouring each other in a struggle for ever diminishing resources. On one of these massive traction cities, the old London, Tom Natsworthy has an unexpected encounter with a mysterious young woman from the wastelands who will change the course of his life forever.
Steampunk DystopiaMunicipal DarwinismVisual SpectacleHigh-Octane AdventureClass Warfare AllegoryPost-Apocalyptic Sci-FiWorld-Building HeavyTeen Hero Journey

Crew

Directed by:
Carolynne Cunningham, Christian Rivers, Veronique Lawrence
Written by:
Peter Jackson, Philippa Boyens, Fran Walsh
Produced by:
Peter Jackson, Philippa Boyens, Philippa Boyens
Composed by:
Tom Holkenborg, Tom Holkenborg, Christopher Boyes

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Mortal Engines

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Mortal Engines?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Mortal Engines from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 45 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Mortal Engines worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 26%, and Metacritic 44). Audiences rate it higher (56 out of 100) than critics (35).

Is Mortal Engines okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Mortal Engines plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: spectacle (9 of 10) and intrigue (6 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

Was Mortal Engines a box office flop?

Budget$100 million
Box office$84 million

Yes: it cost about $100 million to make and earned $84 million worldwide, 84% of its budget.

What tropes does Mortal Engines use?

Advertising by AssociationNice Job Fixing It, Villain!Logo JokeDetrimental DeterminationAdaptational BadassArchnemesis DadOut of the Frying PanCreator CameoThe AceOnly Electric Sheep Are CheapI Did What I Had to DoNaïve Newcomerand 100 more

TV Tropes lists 112 tropes for it, including Advertising by Association, Nice Job Fixing It, Villain!, and Logo Joke.