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Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan (2008): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan is a 2008 biographical drama directed by Sergey Bodrov, starring Tadanobu Asano, Amadu Mamadakov and Khulan Chuluun. It runs 2 hours 6 minutes and earned $26.5 million worldwide on a $18 million budget. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 86% on Rotten Tomatoes and 74 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.

IMDb rating
7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes
86%
worldwide gross
$26.5M
award nomination
1
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Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan (2008) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 6m (126 min)
Director
Sergey Bodrov
Genres
Biography , Drama , Romance , War
Original language
Chinese
Budget
$18M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan About?

The premise of Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan without spoilers.

Born Temudgin in 1162, this sweeping historical epic recounts the dramatic rise of Genghis Khan. The film portrays his challenging childhood and follows his journey through perilous battles, ultimately shaping him into a legendary leader. Mongol offers a nuanced depiction of the iconic figure, showcasing his inspiring and fearless nature, as well as his visionary leadership. At the core of the narrative is Temudgin’s enduring relationship with his wife Borte, whose love and counsel were instrumental in his rise to power and shaped the foundation of his greatness.

Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan Themes & Keywords

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  • veil
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Cast & crew

Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan Cast

Tadanobu Asano leads the cast, with Amadu Mamadakov and Khulan Chuluun. Directed by Sergey Bodrov.

From the director

More from Sergey Bodrov

More films directed by Sergey Bodrov, best-rated first: Nomad, Seventh Son and Running Free.

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Ratings

Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan 86% on Rotten Tomatoes and 74 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.

Box office

Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan Box Office & Budget

Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan grossed $26.5 million worldwide on a $18 million budget, 1.5 times what it cost. $5.7 million came from the US and Canada and $20.8 million (78%) from the rest of the world.

2008 box office

Worldwide gross

$26.5M

1.5× its budget

US & Canada
$5.7M
International
$20.8M
Budget
$18M
US & Canada 22% Rest of the world 78%
Awards

Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan Awards & Nominations

Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan was nominated for 1 Oscar.

1 nomination1 ceremony

Videos

Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan.

Mongol Trailer (HD 1080)
Details

Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan Also Known As

23 alternative titles, including “O Guerreiro Genghis Khan” and “Der Mongole”.

Also known as
  • O Guerreiro Genghis Khan
  • Der Mongole
  • Mongol – Den ukjente historien om Djengis Khan
  • Mongol: The Rise to Power of Genghis Khan
  • Mongol - The rise of Genghis Khan (2007
  • Mongol: A Ascensão de Genghis Khan
  • Cengiz Han
  • Mongol - Čingischán
  • Czyngis-Chan
  • 蒙古王
  • מונגול
  • 몽골
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  • Mongolul: Ascensiunea lui Ginghis Han
  • Mongolas
  • Mongol - The rise of Genghis Khan
  • Mongol: Džingischán
  • Mongol – Den unge Djengis Khan
  • Đế Chế Mông Cổ
  • 鐵木真:開天闢地
  • 成吉思汗
  • Džingis Kan - Ratnik i vladar
  • モンゴル
  • มองโกล กำเนิดเจงกิสข่าน

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Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan?

Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan runs 2 hours 6 minutes (126 minutes).

When was Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan released?

Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan was released on June 6, 2008.

Who directed Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan?

Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan was directed by Sergey Bodrov.

More films by Sergey Bodrov

Who is in the cast of Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan?

Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan stars Tadanobu Asano, Amadu Mamadakov and Khulan Chuluun.

How much did Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan make at the box office?

Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan grossed $26.5 million worldwide ($5.7 million domestic, $20.8 million international) on a budget of $18 million.

How is Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan rated?

Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan has 7.2/10 on IMDb, 86% on Rotten Tomatoes, 74 on Metacritic and 68% on TMDB.

Was Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan nominated for any awards?

Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.

Does Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan have a post-credit scene?

No. Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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