Mortal Kombat (2021)
Washed-up fighters discover their heritage and train for a relentless, high-stakes battle for the universe.
Washed-up MMA fighter Cole Young, unaware of his heritage, and hunted by Emperor Shang Tsung's best warrior, Sub-Zero, seeks out and trains with Earth's greatest champions as he prepares to stand against the enemies of Outworld in a high stakes battle for the universe.
How intense is Mortal Kombat?
Mortal Kombat is mildly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch and a party watch. Rated R.
What Mortal Kombat feels like
- Tone
- grittyepicpulpyhigh octane
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attentionParty
Where to stream Mortal Kombat
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 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 R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Mortal Kombat?
Mortal Kombat runs 1h 50m.
Where can I stream Mortal Kombat?
Mortal Kombat is streaming on Max.
Does Mortal Kombat have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
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