Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan
Seen it?2007 | 125 min | History, War, Action
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (87% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for action fans and history buffs. If you loved Braveheart, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Intense.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 2 hr 5 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- It's in Russian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
The story recounts the early life of Genghis Khan, a slave who went on to conquer half the world in the 11th century.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
87% on Rotten Tomatoes, 74 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
11 wins and 6 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$27 million worldwide on a $18 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 66K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Sergei Bodrov
- Tadanobu AsanoGenghis Khan / Temüjin
- Sun HongleiJamukha
- Khulan ChuluunBorte
- Baasanjav MijidEsugei
- Amadu MamadakovTargutai
- He QiDai-Sechen
- Ben Hon SunMonk
- Ji Ri Mu TuBoorchu
- You ErSorgan-Shira
- Huntun BatuAltan