Mortal Kombat (1995)
Three warriors battle superhuman foes in a brisk, pulpy fantasy where the fate of Earth hangs in the balance.
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.
How intense is Mortal Kombat?
Mortal Kombat is mildly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch and a party watch. Rated PG-13.
What Mortal Kombat feels like
- Tone
- pulpycampy
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attentionParty
Where to stream Mortal Kombat
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Mortal Kombat for you?
Is Mortal Kombat scary?
Only a little. Mortal Kombat has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Mortal Kombat gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Mortal Kombat sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Mortal Kombat OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Mortal Kombat?
Mortal Kombat runs 1h 41m.
Where can I stream Mortal Kombat?
Mortal Kombat is streaming on Max.
Does Mortal Kombat have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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