Mortal Kombat (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2021, Mortal Kombat is an action, thriller, fantasy and adventure film directed by Simon McQuoid, running about 110 minutes. “Get over here.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Mortal Kombat stars Lewis Tan as Cole Young, Joe Taslim as Bi-Han / Sub-Zero, Ludi Lin as Liu Kang and Tadanobu Asano as Lord Raiden, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Mortal Kombat has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $84.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mortal Kombat page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mortal Kombat tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mortal Kombat (2021)?
- In US, Mortal Kombat is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mortal Kombat worth watching?
- Mortal Kombat holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, fantasy and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Mortal Kombat?
- Mortal Kombat stars Lewis Tan, Joe Taslim, Ludi Lin, Tadanobu Asano and Mehcad Brooks.
- When was Mortal Kombat released?
- Mortal Kombat was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.