Mortal Kombat
ActionFantasyAdventure
13+R
2021·1h 50m·Simon McQuoid·Atomic Monster·● Script read & verified
Based on the popular video game, fighters from Earth must compete in a mystical martial arts tournament to prevent an evil sorcerer from conquering their...
Fine for kids to watch alone
Heads Up for Parents
The mystical/supernatural elements may be more intense than expected from a video game adaptation
What's In It
Violence
Mild▸
Language
Very Mild▸
Scary
Mild▸
Romance
Very Mild▸
Substances
None▸
Stimulation
Mild▸
Cultural & Values Guide
Faith & Religion
●Buddhist themes
Raiden explicitly teaches Liu Kang about finding inner peace and controlling his fire powers through meditation and spiritual discipline. The film presents Eastern philosophical concepts of balance and spiritual mastery as central to the protagonist's journey.
Family Takeaways
What it gets right
- ✓Characters must overcome personal fears to succeed
- ✓Teamwork and mutual support among the Earth fighters
Cast:Lewis TanJessica McNameeMehcad BrooksJosh LawsonLudi Lin