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Mongol

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This fact-based epic traces the early and tumultuous years of legendary warrior Genghis Khan, then known as Temudgin (Tadanobu Asano). Despite the killing of his father, the betrayal of his friend, and even being forced to serve as a slave, Temudgin still creates his own path for future greatness. He hones his battle skills and marries Borte (Khulan Chuluun), whose love and reliability are crucial, often overlooked elements to his historic success as a conqueror.
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The sweeping Mongol mixes romance, family drama, and enough flesh-ripping battle scenes to make sense of Ghenghis Khan's legendary stature.

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Deborah Ross The Spectator Jan 27, 2018
Stunning to look at, but as an engaging, illuminating, convincing piece of cinema? No, not really. Go to Full Review Jonathan F. Richards Film.com Jul 11, 2008
When we think of the fearsome Genghis Khan, we don't picture him as ever having been a little boy. But he must have been, and that is where this grand throwback to the sweeping historical epics of yesteryear takes up the Great Khan's story. Go to Full Review Sandra Hall Sydney Morning Herald Jul 10, 2008
Genghis Khan's lost decade fuels a handsome fantasy. Go to Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review Mar 9, 2024
3.5/4
Mongol redeems sweeping epics filled with armies engaging in bloody swordplay, volleys of arrows, and slow-motion combat, even while embracing all their formulaic elements, by simply getting it right. Go to Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins Nov 28, 2020
8/10
Gorgeous imagery, visceral battles, and powerful storytelling. Go to Full Review Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com Sep 17, 2020
3.5/4.0
Surprisingly accurate historically, beautifully designed, and well-acted. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Paul O @pjkeys Sep 5, 2026 Good film that uses the scenery quite well as a back drop to the story telling of the early years of Genghis Khan, who endured a horrific childhood to grow up to be a loving family man before embarking as a psychopath on a genocidal and homicidal conquest to create the largest contiguous empire in history, which any Hitler wannabe could envy. See more Andrew S @Malasita Jul 6, 2026 Great film and I wish they made the sequel they had planned. See more Todor Y @Phantom961 Feb 14, 2026 Всё сделано идеально. История Тамуджина впечатляюще воссоздана, показана вся его жизнь. Бои реалистичны, а мастерство актёра, играющего Тамуджина, невероятно. Пословица, упомянутая в начале фильма: «Не презирай слабого детёныша, он может стать жестоким тигром», даёт представление о жизни Тамуджина на протяжении всего фильма. See more Marcus E @a22matic Aug 12, 2024 Pretty good, but this was a tough watch. This man lived a brutal life which my only complaint is they didn't cover the second part of his life (conqiering). See more Sergey B @barsamyan Mar 24, 2024 Tadanobu Asano (who does a great job in Shogun 2024) as Temudgin is a visual treat, but that's it - no proper character development, no story development, the film overall feels cheap and hastily made. See more home o @SaltAndLight Feb 25, 2024 this is how you tell a story. See more Read all reviews
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Sergey Bodrov

Director

Tadanobu Asano

Temudgin

Honglei Sun

Jamukha

Khulan Chuluun

Borte

Amadu Mamadakov

Targutai

Bayertsetseg Erdenebat

Young Börte

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Synopsis This fact-based epic traces the early and tumultuous years of legendary warrior Genghis Khan, then known as Temudgin (Tadanobu Asano). Despite the killing of his father, the betrayal of his friend, and even being forced to serve as a slave, Temudgin still creates his own path for future greatness. He hones his battle skills and marries Borte (Khulan Chuluun), whose love and reliability are crucial, often overlooked elements to his historic success as a conqueror.
Director
Sergey Bodrov
Screenwriter
Sergey Bodrov, Arif Aliyev
Distributor
Picturehouse
Production Co
Kinokompaniya CTB
Rating
R (Sequences of Bloody Warfare)
Genre
History, Drama, Adventure, War, Biography
Original Language
Chinese
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 6, 2008, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 16, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA)
$5.7M
Runtime
2h 6m
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