Mortal Kombat
Directed by Paul W. S. Anderson
Based on the popular video game of the same name "Mortal Kombat" tells the story of an ancient tournament where the best of the best of different Realms fight each other. The goal: 10 wins to be able to legally invade the losing Realm. Outworld has so far collected 9 wins against Earthrealm, so it's up to Lord Rayden and his fighters to stop Outworld from reaching the final victory.
Where to Watch Mortal Kombat
- Hipster ZOMBIEApril 1, 2025As the OG Mortal Kombat film, this live action interpretation delivers a fun joyride that can be described as cheesy at times. The characters—Liu Kang (Robin Shou), Johnny Cage (Linden Ashby), and Sonya Blade (Bridgette Wilson)—are faithfully portrayed, and their interactions are often fun to watch. Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa’s performance as Shang Tsung is particularly standout; his menacing presence and the now-iconic delivery of “Your soul is mine!” make him one of the most memorable villains in video game movie history. The fight choreography is another highlight. The film embraces its martial arts roots, delivering entertaining, well-staged battles that feel true to the game. Say what you will about director Paul WS Andersons other films (Resident Evil; Monster Hunter) but his MK film is still the best of the franchise.
- gmrxboxOctober 15, 2024The definition of dumb, cheesy fun that knows exactly what it is and doesn't get too caught up in the details. Well-paced, and the special effects are actually occasionally impressive, which I did not expect to say. A strong contender for best Video Game Adaptation (which is not a tough field to win). Watch the first five minutes of the sequel afterward, and you'll understand what a disaster this movie could have been.
Mortal Kombat Trivia
Mortal Kombat was released on August 18, 1995.
Mortal Kombat was directed by Paul W. S. Anderson.
Mortal Kombat has a runtime of 1h 41m.
Mortal Kombat was produced by Lawrence Kasanoff.
Based on the popular video game of the same name "Mortal Kombat" tells the story of an ancient tournament where the best of the best of different Realms fight each other. The goal: 10 wins to be able to legally invade the losing Realm. Outworld has so far collected 9 wins against Earthrealm, so it's up to Lord Rayden and his fighters to stop Outworld from reaching the final victory.
The key characters in Mortal Kombat are Liu Kang (Robin Shou), Shang Tsung (Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa), Johnny Cage (Linden Ashby).
Mortal Kombat is rated PG-13.
Mortal Kombat is an Action, Adventure, Fantasy film.
Mortal Kombat has an audience rating of 5.8 out of 10.
Mortal Kombat had a budget of $18M.
Mortal Kombat has made $122.2M at the box office.