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The Mongoose

The Mongoose

Action · Thriller · 2026

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.

Movie details

The Mongoose

2026 Action · Thriller 1h 39m

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TMDB

7.7 / 10

Community rating

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.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over The Mongoose?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Mark Vanselow

Written by

Thompson Evans

Liam Neeson

Liam Neeson

Ryan 'Fang' Flanagan

Marisa Tomei

Marisa Tomei

Tara

Ving Rhames

Ving Rhames

Tanker

Marcus Thomas

Marcus Thomas

Munch

Michael Chiklis

Michael Chiklis

Major Walter Pope

M

Maurice Marvel Meredith

Major James Tilton

Brett Tucker

Brett Tucker

Todd

Court is in session

Put The Mongoose on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.