Genghis Khan (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1965, Genghis Khan is a history film directed by Henry Levin, running about 127 minutes. “Only once in the furied history of adventure and conquest...did one man rule so vast an empire!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This is the story of the shy Mongol boy Temujin who,during the 13th century, becomes the fearless Mongol leader Genghis Khan that unites all Mongol tribes and conquers India,China,Persia,Korea and parts of Rusia,Europe and Middle-East.
Who’s in it. Genghis Khan stars Omar Sharif as Genghis Khan / Temujin, Françoise Dorléac as Bortei, Stephen Boyd as Yamuga and James Mason as Kam Ling, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Genghis Khan has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Genghis Khan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Genghis Khan tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Genghis Khan (1965)?
- In US, Genghis Khan 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 Genghis Khan worth watching?
- Genghis Khan holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Genghis Khan?
- Genghis Khan stars Omar Sharif, Françoise Dorléac, Stephen Boyd, James Mason and Eli Wallach.
- When was Genghis Khan released?
- Genghis Khan was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.