Mulan: Rise of a Warrior (2009)
Kernel Score: 83% · 444 ratings
Genres: Adventure, Drama, Action
Released: 2009-11-26
Runtime: 115 minutes
Overview
When barbarian hordes threaten her homeland, the brave and cunning Mulan disguises herself as a male soldier to swell the ranks in her aging father's stead. The warrior's remarkable courage drives her through powerful battle scenes and brutal wartime strategy. Mulan loses dear friends to the enemy's blade as she rises to become one of her country's most valuable leaders — but can she win the war before her secret is exposed?
Mulan: Rise of a Warrior parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that Mulan: Rise of a Warrior is a war drama about a woman who disguises herself as a soldier to protect her family.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Depicts brutal wartime battle scenes and the loss of friends in combat.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Jingle Ma Choh-Sing
Cast
- Vicky Zhao as Hua Mulan
- Chen Kun as Wentai / Prince Toba Hong
- Hu Jun as Rouran Prince Mendu
- Jaycee Chan as Fei XiaoHu
- Nicky Lee as Hu Guei / Turtle
- Vitas as Gude
- Josie Xu Jiao as Young Hua Mulan
- Liu Yuefei as Rouran Princess
- Yu Rongguang as Hua Hu
- Sun Zhou as Wei Emperor
Mulan: Rise of a Warrior FAQ
Is Mulan: Rise of a Warrior good?
Mulan: Rise of a Warrior has an 83% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 444 audience ratings.
Is Mulan: Rise of a Warrior OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that Mulan: Rise of a Warrior is a war drama about a woman who disguises herself as a soldier to protect her family.
What movies are like Mulan: Rise of a Warrior?
If you liked Mulan: Rise of a Warrior, try Hero, House of Flying Daggers, Alita: Battle Angel and Cloudy Mountain.