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Mortal Kombat: Annihilation (1997)

โ€œDestroy all expectations.โ€

4.6/10 ยท 1,411 votes 1h 35m pg-13 ActionFantasyScience-fiction

#112 of 113 films from 1997 #2150 of 2168 in action

Directed by John R. Leonetti ยท Written by Lawrence Kasanoff, John Tobias, Joshua Wexler, Brent V. Friedman

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Overview

A group of heroic warriors has only six days to save the planet in "Mortal Kombat Annihilation." To succeed they must survive the most spectacular series of challenges any human, or god, has ever encountered as they battle an evil warlord bent on taking control of Earth.

Cast

Robin Shouas Liu Kang
Talisa Sotoas Kitana
James Remaras Raiden
Sandra Hessas Sonya Blade
Lynn 'Red' Williamsas Jax
Brian Thompsonas Shao Kahn
Reiner Schรถneas Shinnok
Musetta Vanderas Sindel
Irina Pantaevaas Jade
Deron McBeeas Motaro
Marjean Holdenas Sheeva
Litefootas Nightwolf
Chris Conradas Johnny Cage
John Medlenas Ermac

Facts

Release dateNovember 11, 1997
Runtime95 min (1h 35m) โ€” shorter as the 1997 average of 109 min
GenresAction, Fantasy, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$30,000,000
Box office$51,376,861 (1.7ร— budget)
IMDbtt0119707

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Questions

How long is Mortal Kombat: Annihilation?
Mortal Kombat: Annihilation runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Is Mortal Kombat: Annihilation worth watching?
TMDB users give it 4.6/10 across 1,411 votes, which places it #112 of 113 films released in 1997 in this index (top 2%) and #2150 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Mortal Kombat: Annihilation?
Mortal Kombat: Annihilation was directed by John R. Leonetti. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Silence (2019), Annabelle (2014), Wish Upon (2017).
Who stars in Mortal Kombat: Annihilation?
Robin Shou as Liu Kang; Talisa Soto as Kitana; James Remar as Raiden; Sandra Hess as Sonya Blade; Lynn 'Red' Williams as Jax; Brian Thompson as Shao Kahn.
What is Mortal Kombat: Annihilation rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Mortal Kombat: Annihilation?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/30497.

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