Is Mortal Kombat scary?

Only a little. Mortal Kombat has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.

How gory is Mortal Kombat?

Graphic gore and brutal violence. If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.

What is Mortal Kombat rated, and is it OK for kids?

For teens, mostly: it is rated PG-13, with brutal violence and graphic gore.

Mortal Kombat (1995)

Film · 1h 41m · Rated PG-13

Action, Fantasy

Three warriors battle superhuman foes in a brisk, pulpy fantasy where the fate of Earth hangs in the balance.

Campy. A party watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.

Streaming on Max.

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Mortal Kombat parents guide

Brutal violence and graphic gore, which is more than most PG-13 titles carry. Beyond that, no sex or nudity and mild language.

Our estimate: fine from about 16, higher than the PG-13 suggests, because of the gore and violence.

Scare: Mildly scary; A few tense or eerie moments.
Jump scares: A couple; One or two sudden jolts.
Gore: Graphic gore; Blood and wounds shown clearly.
Violence: Brutal violence; Our top level for violence.
Sex and nudity: None noted
Language: Mild; Mild words like damn, hell or crap.

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Three questions

Is Mortal Kombat scary?: Only a little. Mortal Kombat has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.
How gory is Mortal Kombat?: Graphic gore and brutal violence. If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
What is Mortal Kombat rated, and is it OK for kids?: For teens, mostly: it is rated PG-13, with brutal violence and graphic gore.

What is Mortal Kombat about?

For nine generations an evil sorcerer has been victorious in hand-to-hand battle against his mortal enemies. If he wins a tenth Mortal Kombat tournament, desolation and evil will reign over the multiverse forever. To save Earth, three warriors must overcome seemingly insurmountable odds, their own inner demons, and superhuman foes.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

Yes. It lands on a happy note.