Mortal Engines (2018)
Massive cities on wheels devour each other as a young man's encounter ignites an epic adventure.
Many thousands of years in the future, Earth’s cities roam the globe on huge wheels, devouring each other in a struggle for ever diminishing resources. On one of these massive traction cities, the old London, Tom Natsworthy has an unexpected encounter with a mysterious young woman from the wastelands who will change the course of his life forever.
How intense is Mortal Engines?
Mortal Engines is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch and a family watch. Rated PG-13.
What Mortal Engines feels like
- Tone
- epic
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attentionFamily night
Where to stream Mortal Engines
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Mortal Engines for you?
Is Mortal Engines scary?
Only a little. Mortal Engines has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Mortal Engines gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Mortal Engines sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Mortal Engines OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Mortal Engines?
Mortal Engines runs 2h 8m.
Where can I stream Mortal Engines?
Mortal Engines is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Mortal Engines have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
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