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Mortal Kombat (1995)

English action film directed by Paul W. S. Anderson

PG-13US

Rated PG-13 in the US

Parents strongly cautioned: some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.

Runtime
1h 41m 101 min
Released
18 August 1995
Language
English

Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.

Mortal Kombat has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes (101 min). In the US it is rated PG-13. The English film released on 18 August 1995. It is directed by Paul W. S. Anderson and stars Robin Shou, Linden Ashby and Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa.

Cast and crew

Cinematography
John R. Leonetti
Written by
John Tobias
Produced by
Vittorio Cecchi Gori, Larry Kasanoff
Production
Threshold Entertainment, Midway Games
Distribution
New Line Cinema, Netflix

Box office, awards and more

Budget
$20 million
Box office
$122.2 million
Based on
Mortal Kombat
Set in
Netherrealm
Filmed in
Los Angeles, Budapest, Thailand

Release and where to watch

In theatres
18 August 1995
On OTT
Netflix date not announced

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 Kombat?

Mortal Kombat has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes, or 101 min.

When did Mortal Kombat release?

Mortal Kombat released on 18 August 1995.

Who directed Mortal Kombat?

Mortal Kombat is directed by Paul W. S. Anderson.

Who is in the cast of Mortal Kombat?

The cast of Mortal Kombat includes Robin Shou, Linden Ashby, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Bridgette Wilson, Talisa Soto and Christopher Lambert.

Where can I watch Mortal Kombat online?

Mortal Kombat streams on Netflix.

How much did Mortal Kombat earn at the box office?

Mortal Kombat grossed $122.2 million on a budget of $20 million.

What is Mortal Kombat rated in the US?

Mortal Kombat is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association.

Is Mortal Kombat based on a true story or a book?

Mortal Kombat is based on Mortal Kombat.

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Updated 5 November 2026 by Pragati. Cast and crew from Wikidata. Found a mistake? Tell us.