Genghis Khan (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 4.1
Released in 1998, Genghis Khan is a drama, adventure and war film directed by Sai Fu, running about 113 minutes.
What it’s about. During the 12th Century a boy is born to a tribal chief. He is named Temujin, which means "blacksmith." Nine years later, his father is murdered by the Tartars After a long struggle, just when Temujin reclaims tribal chief status, the Merkit tribe kidnaps his wife. In order to fight against the Merkits, Temujin has to use his mother as a pawn in exchange for troops from ally tribes. Temujin manages to rescue his wife only to realise that she is pregnant with the enemy's child. Enduring tremendous anguish, Temujin throws himself into battle against the Tartars and slaughters the leader of the intruders. He eventually takes his wife back and accepts her child. Later on, he begins a campaign to unify all Mongolian tribes. By the age of 40, he is bestowed the title "Genghis Khan", which means "oceanic ruler".
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.1/10, Genghis Khan has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Genghis Khan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Genghis Khan tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Genghis Khan (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Genghis Khan change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Genghis Khan worth watching?
- Genghis Khan holds an audience score of 4.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Genghis Khan released?
- Genghis Khan was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.