Mulan
Seen it?2020 | 115 min | Adventure, Fantasy, Action
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It drew serious awards attention, though it had a box office loss and 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 fantasy fans and action fans. If you loved Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, start here.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 55 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
When the Emperor of China issues a decree that one man per family must serve in the Imperial Chinese Army to defend the country from Huns, Hua Mulan, the eldest daughter of an honored warrior, steps in to take the place of her ailing father. She is spirited, determined and quick on her feet. Disguised as a man by the name of Hua Jun, she is tested every step of the way and must harness her innermost strength and embrace her true potential.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
73% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Nominated for 2 Oscars, 1 SAG Award and 2 BAFTAs.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$70 million worldwide on a $200 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Niki Caro
- Liu YifeiHua Mulan
- Donnie YenCommander Tung
- Gong LiXian Niang
- Jet LiThe Emperor
- Jason Scott LeeBöri Khan
- Yoson AnChen Honghui
- Tzi MaHua Zhou
- Rosalind ChaoHua Li
- Cheng Pei-peiThe Matchmaker
- Ming-Na WenEsteemed Guest