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The Mongoose

Play trailer 2:18 Poster for The Mongoose R Oct 2026 1h 36m Action Mystery & Thriller Play Trailer Watchlist
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Accused of a crime he didn't commit and with nothing to lose, a war hero (Liam Neeson) leads law enforcement on a cross-country car chase with the help of his brothers in arms and a sympathetic public rooting for his getaway.
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Frank Scheck The Hollywood Reporter 6 hrs ago
Relying heavily on real-life stunt work rather than special effects, director Vanselow demonstrates that Neeson’s trust in his skills is well-placed. Go to Full Review
Thelma Adams AARP Movies for Grownups 2 days ago
3/5
Is The Mongoose high art? No. Oscar-worthy? Pass. But it’s fast and furious as Neeson returns to the action-hero highway, gritting his teeth in a fun high-tension collision thriller that still has bite. Go to Full Review
Todd Gilchrist Variety 3 days ago
"The Mongoose" has plenty of muscle, but what it lacks under the hood is heart. Honoring the sacrifices of America’s military men and women is noble, but there are better ways to thank them for their service than a bland tribute like this. Go to Full Review
Aaron Neuwirth We Live Entertainment 3 hrs ago
4/10
For a man with a particular set of skills, I hope he can find a better outlet for them next time around. Go to Full Review
Anthony Morris ScreenHub 9 hrs ago
3/5
Seeing Fang fang it in a hotted-up Mustang past a bunch of double-fronted brick veneer houses in an extremely Aussie-looking regional town is enough to make even the most cynical Australian viewer feel a little patriotic Go to Full Review
Sarah Gopaul That Shelf 1 day ago
Although Liam Neeson dabbled in the genre world, he only gained true action hero status at 55 when he starred in 2009’s Taken. Now, almost 20 years later, he’s leading a high-speed chase in The Mongoose. Go to Full Review
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Bradley 21 hrs ago Great popcorn movie! The action sequences and soundtrack were top notch. Also loved the respect given to military veterans See more
Lindsey 21 hrs ago From the action sequences to cast, the movie was so exciting to watch! Loved Liam Neeson and Marisa Tome, great actors. Also loved the ode to veterans, very heartwarming See more
Ben 1 day ago Very entertaining ride See more
Cliff 3 days ago Excellent movie. See more
Kassim M 4 days ago It's absolutely incredible. I love it! I'm gonna watch it again. A+++ See more
Dee Johnson 4 days ago Fantastic movie all around! Definitely a must see ! See more
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Synopsis Accused of a crime he didn't commit and with nothing to lose, a war hero (Liam Neeson) leads law enforcement on a cross-country car chase with the help of his brothers in arms and a sympathetic public rooting for his getaway.
Director
Mark Vanselow
Producer
Al Corley, Bart Rosenblatt, Eugene Musso
Screenwriter
Thompson Evans
Distributor
Samuel Goldwyn Films
Production Co
Code Entertainment, Mongoose Productions, Solution Entertainment Group
Rating
R (Language|Some Violence/Bloody Images)
Genre
Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 30, 2026, Limited
Box Office (Gross USA)
$464.4K
Runtime
1h 36m
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