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The Mongoose
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Mark Vanselow. With Liam Neeson, Marisa Tomei, Ving Rhames.
6.2/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
A falsely accused war hero with nothing to lose leads police on an epic televised cross-country car chase, helped by members of his former Special Forces Army battalion and closely monitored by a fascinated public rooting for his safe getaway.
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6.2/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTA falsely accused war hero with nothing to lose leads police on an epic televised cross-country car chase, helped by members of his former Special Forces Army battalio…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for The Mongoose.
MoviHero lists October 29, 2026 as the release date for The Mongoose. Mark Vanselow is the listed director. The listed cast includes Liam Neeson as Ryan 'Fang' Flanagan, Marisa Tomei as Tara, Ving Rhames as Tanker, Michael Chiklis as Major Walter Pope. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateOctober 29, 2026
GenresThriller · Action
Runtime1h 39m
DirectorMark Vanselow
CastLiam Neeson as Ryan 'Fang' Flanagan, Marisa Tomei as Tara, Ving Rhames as Tanker, Michael Chiklis as Major Walter Pope
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is The Mongoose right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
The Mongoose runs 1h 39m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 10/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 4/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 4/10, suggesting a lighter emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 6.2/10 from 166 votes. Updated Nov 15, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing10/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary2/10
Violence7/10
Rewatchability4/10
Attention Required4/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“Ving Rhames! Car makes an excellent vehicle for the geezer teaser. Seal Team vibes. Big black car is interesting. Would a big black truck have…”
Viewer reaction
“This is what Rambo First Blood would have been if he could have left and if he did have friends.”
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherMajor Walter PopeMajor Walter Pope appears in The Mongoose (2026).Open character guide otherRyan 'Fang' FlanaganRyan 'Fang' Flanagan appears in The Mongoose (2026).Open character guide otherAngelinaAngelina appears in The Mongoose (2026).Open character guide otherTankerTanker appears in The Mongoose (2026).Open character guide otherTaraTara appears in The Mongoose (2026).Open character guide otherEarlEarl appears in The Mongoose (2026).Open character guide
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