The Conqueror (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 3.4
Released in 1956, The Conqueror is an action and adventure film directed by Dick Powell, running about 111 minutes. “GENGHIS KHAN! The world trembled at his name!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mongol chief Temujin battles against Tartar armies and for the love of the Tartar princess Bortai. Temujin becomes the emperor Genghis Khan.
Who’s in it. The Conqueror stars John Wayne as Temujin, later Genghis Khan, Susan Hayward as Bortai, Pedro Armendáriz as Jamuga and Agnes Moorehead as Hunlun, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.4/10, The Conqueror has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 The Conqueror page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Conqueror 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 The Conqueror (1956)?
- In US, The Conqueror is available to 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 The Conqueror worth watching?
- The Conqueror holds an audience score of 3.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Conqueror?
- The Conqueror stars John Wayne, Susan Hayward, Pedro Armendáriz, Agnes Moorehead and Thomas Gomez.
- When was The Conqueror released?
- The Conqueror was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.