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Mortal Kombat: Annihilation

1997·Movie
1h 35min·PG-13
IMDb3.6Metacritic113.7Rotten Tomatoes4%24%

Where to watch

HBO Max

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Mortal Kombat: Annihilation fingerprint

High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Nostalgia6
  • Catharsis5
  • Hopefulness4

Humor

Some cringe comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor7
  • Physical Comedy4
  • Absurdist Humor3

World

Fantasy, games, and pop culture

  • World Immersion5
  • Dialogue Centrality3
  • Rewatchability3

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction3
  • Acting3
  • Narrative Structure3

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Centrality7
  • Music Composition6
  • Sound Centrality6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibePublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Destroy all expectations.

A group of heroic warriors has only six days to save the planet in "Mortal Kombat Annihilation." To succeed they must survive the most spectacular series of challenges any human, or god, has ever encountered as they battle an evil warlord bent on taking control of Earth.
Video Game AdaptationMartial Arts ActionFantasy RealmOver-the-Top SpectacleCult ClassicCampy & HumorousNostalgic AppealFast-Paced FightsFlawed but Fun

Crew

Directed by:
Pat E. Johnson, John R. Leonetti, Jayne-Ann Tenggren
Written by:
Brent V. Friedman, Bryce Zabel, Joshua Wexler
Produced by:
Fern Champion, Joshua Wexler, Lawrence Kasanoff
Composed by:
David Farmer, John Houlihan, Ken Teaney

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Mortal Kombat: Annihilation

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Mortal Kombat: Annihilation legally?

HBO Max

Mortal Kombat: Annihilation is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can also 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 Kombat: Annihilation worth watching?

21
TerribleGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 22/100 (IMDb 3.6, Rotten Tomatoes 4%, and Metacritic 11). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Mortal Kombat: Annihilation rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Mortal Kombat: Annihilation?

1 h 35 min

Mortal Kombat: Annihilation runs 1 h 35 min.

Is Mortal Kombat: Annihilation based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a video game.

Do critics and audiences agree on Mortal Kombat: Annihilation?

Critics8
Audiences32

Not quite. Audiences rate Mortal Kombat: Annihilation higher (32) than critics (8). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Mortal Kombat: Annihilation a box office hit?

Budget$30 million
Box office$51 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $30 million to make and earned $51 million worldwide, 1.7 times its budget.

What language is Mortal Kombat: Annihilation in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Mortal Kombat: Annihilation?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Mortal Kombat: Annihilation in 73 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Mortal Kombat: Annihilation use?

Brought Down to NormalOne-Winged AngelComposite CharacterDisproportionate RetributionKnuckle CrackingAn Ice PersonKudzu PlotTheme Tune Roll CallKill It with IceThis Cannot Be!Enemy MineBlade Below the Shoulderand 109 more

TV Tropes lists 121 storytelling tropes for Mortal Kombat: Annihilation, including Brought Down to Normal, One-Winged Angel, Composite Character.