Mortal Kombat Legends: Cage Match
Seen it?2023 | 80 min | Animation, Action, Fantasy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for fantasy fans, action fans and animation lovers.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 20 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
In 1980s Hollywood, action star Johnny Cage is looking to become an A-list actor. But when his costar, Jennifer, goes missing from set, Johnny finds himself thrust into a world filled with shadows, danger, and deceit. As he embarks on a bloody journey, Johnny quickly discovers the City of Angels has more than a few devils in its midst. He faces off against a sinister secret society plotting a nefarious scheme, but the brutal fight against the bloodthirsty warriors of the Netherrealm is just beginning.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
Generally positive reviews
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 73K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ethan Spaulding
- Joel McHaleJohnny Cage (voice)
- Jennifer GreyJennifer Grey (voice)
- Dusan BrownChuck Golden (voice)
- Grey DeLisleKia / Little Boy / Old Lady (voice)
- Robin Atkin DownesShinnok (voice)
- Zehra FazalJataaka (voice)
- Gilbert GottfriedDavid Doubldy (voice)
- Kelly HuAshrah (voice)
- Matthew Yang KingConcierge / Costumed Hero (voice)
- Phil LaMarrBrian Van Jones (voice)