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Mortal Engines

2018·Movie
2h 8min·PG-13

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Relentless energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Epic and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle10
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Wondrous

  • Wonder7
  • Hopefulness6
  • Coming of Age6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Absurdist Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

The future, technology, and war

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Standout visual style and cinematography

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization9
  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

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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.
Post-Apocalyptic ActionSteampunk AestheticMassive SpectacleDystopian Sci-FiMoving CitiesResource WarsComing-of-Age AdventureVisual GrandeurFast-Paced Thrills

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Questions about Mortal Engines

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Mortal Engines legally?

You can rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Mortal Engines worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46/100 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 26%, and Metacritic 44). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Mortal Engines rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Mortal Engines?

2 h 8 min

Mortal Engines runs 2 h 8 min.

Is Mortal Engines based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Mortal Engines?

Critics35
Audiences56

Not quite. Audiences rate Mortal Engines higher (56) than critics (35). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Mortal Engines a box office hit?

Budget$100 million
Box office$84 million

No. It cost about $100 million to make and earned $84 million worldwide, 84% of its budget.

What language is Mortal Engines in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in New Zealand, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Mortal Engines?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Mortal Engines in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Mortal Engines, including Advertising by Association, Nice Job Fixing It, Villain!, Logo Joke.