Mongol

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Mongol

R,

2008,

2h 6m,

History/

Drama/

Adventure/

War/

Biography

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86%

102 Reviews

Tomatometer

76%

10,000+ Ratings

Popcornmeter

86%

Tomatometer

102 Reviews

76%

Popcornmeter

10,000+ Ratings

This fact-based epic traces the early and tumultuous years of legendary warrior Genghis Khan, then known as Temudgin (Tadanobu Asano). Despite the killing of his father, the betrayal of his friend, and even being forced to serve as a slave, Temudgin still creates his own path for future greatness. He hones his battle skills and marries Borte (Khulan Chuluun), whose love and reliability are crucial, often overlooked elements to his historic success as a conqueror.

Critics Consensus

The sweeping Mongol mixes romance, family drama, and enough flesh-ripping battle scenes to make sense of Ghenghis Khan's legendary stature.

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Deborah Ross

The Spectator

Jan 27, 2018

Stunning to look at, but as an engaging, illuminating, convincing piece of cinema? No, not really.

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Jonathan F. Richards

Film.com

Jul 11, 2008

When we think of the fearsome Genghis Khan, we don't picture him as ever having been a little boy. But he must have been, and that is where this grand throwback to the sweeping historical epics of yesteryear takes up the Great Khan's story.

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Sandra Hall

Sydney Morning Herald

Jul 10, 2008

Genghis Khan's lost decade fuels a handsome fantasy.

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Mar 9, 2024

3.5/4

Mongol redeems sweeping epics filled with armies engaging in bloody swordplay, volleys of arrows, and slow-motion combat, even while embracing all their formulaic elements, by simply getting it right.

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

Nov 28, 2020

8/10

Gorgeous imagery, visceral battles, and powerful storytelling.

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

Sep 17, 2020

3.5/4.0

Surprisingly accurate historically, beautifully designed, and well-acted.

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Harry P

Mar 26, 2019

Still waiting on the sequel.

Anakin W

Jan 13, 2019

Breath taking film. Needing english subtitles should not deter anyone from watching this film as it's one of the best.

Hagrid S

Jun 12, 2016

For those with knowledge about the historic events, the movie is rather dissapointing!

Luke R

Feb 4, 2011

Wow, what a great film. I never cared about Genghis Khan before, now I want to know more!

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Sergey Bodrov

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Tadanobu Asano

Temudgin

Honglei Sun

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Synopsis

This fact-based epic traces the early and tumultuous years of legendary warrior Genghis Khan, then known as Temudgin (Tadanobu Asano). Despite the killing of his father, the betrayal of his friend, and even being forced to serve as a slave, Temudgin still creates his own path for future greatness. He hones his battle skills and marries Borte (Khulan Chuluun), whose love and reliability are crucial, often overlooked elements to his historic success as a conqueror.

Director: Sergey Bodrov
Screenwriter: Sergey Bodrov, Arif Aliyev
Distributor: Picturehouse
Production Co: Kinokompaniya CTB
Rating: R (Sequences of Bloody Warfare)
Genre: History, Drama, Adventure, War, Biography
Original Language: Chinese
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 6, 2008, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 16, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $5.7M
Runtime: 2h 6m

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