Mortal Engines (2018)
English speculative fiction film directed by Christian Rivers
Rated PG-13 in the US
Parents strongly cautioned: some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.
- Runtime
- 2h 8m 128 min
- Released
- 14 December 2018
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
Mortal Engines has a runtime of 2 hours 8 minutes (128 min). In the US it is rated PG-13. The English film released on 14 December 2018. It is directed by Christian Rivers and stars Stephen Lang, Hugo Weaving and Robert Sheehan.
Official trailer
Cast and crew
- Director
- Christian Rivers
- Cast
- Stephen Lang, Hugo Weaving, Robert Sheehan, Hera Hilmar, Aaron Jackson, Colin Salmon, Caren Pistorius, Joel Tobeck, Patrick Malahide, Regé-Jean Page
- Cinematography
- Simon Raby
- Editing
- Jonno Woodford-Robinson
- Music
- Junkie XL
- Written by
- Peter Jackson, Philippa Boyens, Fran Walsh
- Produced by
- Deborah Forte, Peter Jackson
- Production
- Bad Robot Productions, Paramount Pictures, Skydance Media, Cruise/Wagner Productions
- Distribution
- Universal Pictures, UIP-Dunafilm
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $100 million
- Box office
- $83.67 million
- Based on
- Mortal Engines
- Set in
- Asia
- Filmed in
- New Zealand
- Country
- New Zealand, United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 14 December 2018
- First shown
- 13 December 2018 festival or first country
- On OTT
- Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.
Can children watch it?
Best for 13 and above. Younger children should watch with a parent. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Mortal Engines?
Mortal Engines has a runtime of 2 hours 8 minutes, or 128 min.
When did Mortal Engines release?
Mortal Engines released on 14 December 2018.
Who directed Mortal Engines?
Mortal Engines is directed by Christian Rivers.
Who is in the cast of Mortal Engines?
The cast of Mortal Engines includes Stephen Lang, Hugo Weaving, Robert Sheehan, Hera Hilmar, Aaron Jackson and Colin Salmon.
How much did Mortal Engines earn at the box office?
Mortal Engines grossed $83.67 million on a budget of $100 million.
What is Mortal Engines rated in the US?
Mortal Engines is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association.
Is Mortal Engines based on a true story or a book?
Mortal Engines is based on Mortal Engines.
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