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Mortal Kombat

2021Movie1 h 50 minR

57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Metacritic446.2Rotten Tomatoes55%71%

A brutally violent, epic action movie about fantasy and games.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you · you want something quiet and calm

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

Get over here

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.

Feels like

  • Gory Fantasy Combat
  • Video Game Adaptation
  • Spectacle Over Substance
  • Campy Action
  • Mythological Lore
  • High-Octane Violence
  • Nostalgic Franchise Revival
  • Visual Effects Heavy
  • Simple Plot
  • Pop Culture Iconography

Cast

24 of 29

Crew

Directed by
Simon McQuoid
Written by
Oren Uziel, David Callaham, Greg Russo
Produced by
James Wan, E. Bennett Walsh, Simon McQuoid
Music by
Benjamin Wallfisch

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

April 7, 2021 · 1 h 50 min · R

Released
April 7, 2021
Runtime
1 h 50 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Action, Fantasy, Adventure
Original language
English
Also spoken
Japanese, Chinese
Made in
United States
Budget
$20 million
Box office
$84 million
Available in
123 countries
Keywords
based on video game

Tropes

Sorting Algorithm of Evil, Instant Expert, Adaptational Angst Upgrade +9

  • Sorting Algorithm of Evil
  • Instant Expert
  • Adaptational Angst Upgrade
  • Bizarre and Improbable Ballistics
  • Came Back Strong
  • Made of Iron
  • Xtreme Kool Letterz
  • The Unchosen One
  • Adaptational Superpower Change
  • Hate Sink
  • Actor Allusion
  • Breath Weapon

12 of 171 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Mortal Kombat?"

Questions about Mortal Kombat

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Mortal Kombat?

HBO MaxYouTube TVTNTTBStru TV

In the United States, Mortal Kombat streams on HBO Max, YouTube TV, TNT, TBS, and tru TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 110 other countries.

Is Mortal Kombat worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 55%, and Metacritic 44). Audiences rate it higher (65 out of 100) than critics (50).

Can I half-watch Mortal Kombat?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Was Mortal Kombat a box office hit?

Budget$20 million
Box office$84 million

Yes: it cost about $20 million to make and earned $84 million worldwide, 4.2 times its budget.

What tropes does Mortal Kombat use?

Sorting Algorithm of EvilInstant ExpertAdaptational Angst UpgradeBizarre and Improbable BallisticsCame Back StrongMade of IronXtreme Kool LetterzThe Unchosen OneAdaptational Superpower ChangeHate SinkActor AllusionBreath Weaponand 159 more

TV Tropes lists 171 tropes for it, including Sorting Algorithm of Evil, Instant Expert, and Adaptational Angst Upgrade.