Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan
2007 · Movie · R · 125 min · ★ 6.8 · 80% critics
A boy on the Mongolian steppes is thrust into hardship after his family’s fortunes collapse, facing captivity, separation, and brutal tribal rivalries. As he survives and gathers allies, he begins a determined climb toward uniting fractured clans and claiming leadership in a harsh, tradition-bound world.
Also known as Mongol: The Rise to Power of Genghis Khan
Where to watch
Not currently available to stream in the US.
2 hours to watch.
Streaming availability and prices may be inaccurate or change — verify with the provider before subscribing.
unSUB's subscription recommendations are informational only, not financial advice.
More value for your money
Similar titles, ranked by watch-hours per subscription dollar.
Details
- Original title
- Монгол
- Years
- 2007
- Release date
- 2007-09-20
- Language
- Russian
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 125 min
- Critic score
- 80/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.8/10 (767 votes)
- Box office
- $26,527,510
- Budget
- $18,000,000
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a serious, character-focused historical epic with bursts of violence, romance, and striking landscapes, similar in spirit to Kingdom of Heaven; Not for you if you need nonstop action or clear, detailed history.
Pros: sweeping steppe scenery; strong performances; grounded epic tone | Cons: slow pacing; story gaps; repetitive setbacks
Themes
- mongolia
- genghis khan
- battle
- 12th century
Awards & recognition
- Asian Film Award — Best Supporting Actor · 2008
- National Board of Review Award — Best Foreign Language Film · 2008
- Nika Award — Best Costume Design · 2008
- Academy Award — Best International Feature Film · 2008 · nominated
- European Film Award — Best Cinematographer · 2008 · nominated
Show all 7 awards →
- European Film Award – People's Choice Award — Best European Film · 2008 · nominated
- International Submission to the Academy Awards · 2008 · nominated
Cast & crew
Tadanobu Asano
as Genghis Khan / Temüjin
Sun Honglei
as Jamukha
Khulan Chuluun
as Borte
Baasanjav Mijid
as Esugei
Amadu Mamadakov
as Targutai
- HQ
He Qi
as Dai-Sechen
- BS
Ben Hon Sun
as Monk
- JT
Ji Ri Mu Tu
as Boorchu
- YE
You Er
as Sorgan-Shira
- HB
Huntun Batu
as Altan
Directed by Sergei Bodrov