Genghis Khan

Between the noise of everything else out there, Genghis Khan moves at a pace worth keeping up with. The runtime earns every minute, with nothing here that feels like padding. 57 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. No filler scenes, no spinning wheels between the action. Available now — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Genghis Khan is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. Genghis Khan moves fast and earns its action sequences rather than just delivering them. This is the story of the shy Mongol boy Temujin who,during the 13th century, becomes the fearless Mongol leader Genghis Khan that unites all Mongol tribes and conquers India,China,Persia,Korea and parts of Rusia,Europe and Middle-East. Omar Sharif and Stephen Boyd lead a cast that keeps the chaos grounded in who's actually at stake. Genghis Khan came out in 1965. The action sequences are expensive-looking without drawing attention to their own budget — they serve the story rather than interrupting it. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

Action fans who want craft and story alongside the spectacle will find exactly that in Genghis Khan. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single evening. Omar Sharif brings a physicality to the role that elevates every set piece. Action that earns its sequences rather than just delivering them.

Genghis Khan was released in 1965, directed by Henry Levin. The full 127-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.